Elaeagnus bockii
Elaeagnus bockii, commonly known as Bocconia or Silverberry, is a versatile medicinal shrub prized in traditional practices. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, it is frequently utilized to support digestive health and skin vitality. This resilient plant offers a rich profile of bioactive compounds essential for holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Elaeagnus bockii
- Family: Elaeagnaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Elaeagnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Elaeagnus | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Elaeagnus bockii has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include angelicin, bakuchiol, beta-sitosterol, oleanolic acid, psoralen.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| angelicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bakuchiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| psoralen | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vanillic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |