Elaeagnus conferta var. conferta
Elaeagnus conferta var. conferta · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Elaeagnuas conferta var. conferta, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing practices. Often recognized for its resilient nature, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Research explores its bioactive compounds, which may provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, making it a subject of botanical interest.
- Family
- Elaeagnaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Elaeagnus conferta var. confertaSynonyms
- Elaeagnus conferta var. mollis
- Elaeagnus dendroidea
- Elaeagnus conferta var. balansae
- Elaeagnus conferta var. calcuttensis
- Elaeagnus conferta subsp. dendroidea
- Elaeagnus conferta subsp. javanica
- Elaeagnus conferta var. maculata
- Elaeagnus conferta var. mekongensis
- Elaeagnus nepalensis
- Elaeagnus spadicea
- Elaeagnus wallichiana
- Elaeagnus acuminata
- Elaeagnus arborea
- Elaeagnus arborea var. dendroidea
- Elaeagnus arborea var. maculata
- Elaeagnus breyniastrum
- Elaeagnus conferta subsp. balansae
- Elaeagnus conferta var. malaccensis
- Elaeagnus conferta subsp. mollis
- Elaeagnus conferta var. septentrionalis
- Elaeagnus conferta var. silhetensis
- Elaeagnus gaudichaudiana
- Elaeagnus gussoni
- Elaeagnus javanica
- Elaeagnus kologa
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under the Rosales and belongs to the family Elaeagnaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Elaeagnuus, specifically as the variety conferta.
| 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 diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found specifically in Mauritius. Its range extends into China, where it is located in both the South-Central and Southeast territories. Furthermore, the species is prevalent within the Indian Subcontinent, inhabiting the state of Assam. Finally, its presence is also documented within the borders of Bangladesh.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius |
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Elaeagnus conferta var. conferta has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoid
- Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine