Cotoneaster zabelii
Cherryred cotoneaster
Cotoneaster zabelii, commonly known as the Zabel's cotoneaster, is a resilient shrub valued for its ornamental beauty and potential medicinal properties. While primarily used in landscaping, its bioactive compounds offer intriguing possibilities in traditional healing, highlighting the plant's significant role in exploring natural botanical remedies for wellness.
- Scientific name: Cotoneaster zabelii
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Cotoneaster.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cotoneaster | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cotoneaster zabelii, is referred to by various names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is identified as 西北栒子 (zh) or 西北栒子 (zh-cn), while in Welsh, it is called Cotoneaster Zabel (cy). The species also goes by the name Zabel dovşanalması in Azerbaijani (az) and is known as skalník Zabelův in Czech (cs).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 西北栒子 | Wikidata |
| cy | Cotoneaster Zabel | Wikidata |
| az | Zabel dovşanalması | Wikidata |
| cs | skalník Zabelův | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 西北栒子 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 西北栒子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 杂氏灰栒子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 札氏栒子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 土兰条 | Wikidata |
| zh | 杂氏栒子 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be found within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is distributed through Belgium. Its range also extends across the central territories of Germany and Hungary. Finally, the geographical footprint includes the areas of Czechia and Slovakia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cotoneaster zabelii, is characterized by its distinct foliage, where the leaves serve as a primary identifying feature of its structure. The leaves are typically small, elliptical to ovate in shape, and possess a leathery texture that helps the plant manage moisture. They are arranged alternately along the woody stems, providing a dense green canopy that supports the plant's overall growth and photosynthetic processes.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cotoneaster zabelii has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-epicatechin, flavonoids, polyphenol, polyphenols, proanthocyanidins.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cotoneaster zabelii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cotoneaster zabelii has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antihyperglycemic, antioxidant, cardiovascular diseases.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |