Elaeagia utilis
Elaeaogia utilis, commonly known as the Sea Buckthorn or Himalayan Sea Buckthorn, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to high-altitude regions. Renowned for its nutrient-dense orange berries, this medicinal powerhouse is rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids, offering profound therapeutic benefits for skin health and immunity.
- Scientific name: Elaeagia utilis
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Gentianaales, it is a member of the Rubiaceae family. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Elaeagia and the species Elaeagia utilis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Elaeagia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is distributed across several key regions in South America. In the northern part of the continent, it can be found within Venezuela. Its presence extends into western South America, specifically inhabiting the territory of Colombia. Furthermore, the species is located within the borders of Ecuador. Finally, its geographical range reaches into the western nation of Peru.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
Chemicals
Elaeagia utilis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Terpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Elaeagia utilis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dental caries.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dental caries | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |