Elaeagnus bockii
Elaeagnus bockii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Elaeagnus bockii, scientifically known as Elaeagnus bockii, is a resilient medicinal shrub prized in traditional practices. Known for its silvery foliage, this plant offers unique therapeutic potential. Research explores its bioactive compounds, which may possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a subject of growing botanical interest.
- Family
- Elaeagnaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Rhizome
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Elaeagnus bockiiSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales. Finally, it is a member of the family Elaeagnaceae and falls under the genus Elaeagnus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Elaeagnaceae |
| Genus | Elaeagnus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range within the vast territory of China. Its presence is documented across the South-Central regions of the country. Additionally, the species can be found throughout the North-Central parts of China. These two distinct zones define its primary geographical footprint. Therefore, its distribution is concentrated within these specific central areas of the nation.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China North-Central |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Elaeagnus bockii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include rhizome.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Rhizome | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Rhizome
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Chemicals
Elaeagnus bockii has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Angelicin, BETA-SITOSTEROL, Bakuchiol, OLEANOLIC ACID, Psoralen.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Angelicin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bakuchiol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| OLEANOLIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Psoralen | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ursolic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vanillic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Angelicin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Bakuchiol
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
OLEANOLIC ACID
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Psoralen
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Ursolic acid
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Vanillic acid
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| rhizome | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |