Elaeagnus conferta
Elaeagnus conferta, commonly known as the Sea Olive, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to coastal regions. Renowned for its ability to thrive in saline environments, this plant offers significant ethnobotanical value. Its unique properties and hardiness make it a subject of interest for both traditional medicine and landscaping.
- Scientific name: Elaeagnus conferta
- Family: Elaeagnaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Rosales and the family Elaeagnaceae. Finally, it is placed within 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 diverse geographical distribution spanning multiple regions across Asia and the Indian Ocean. In the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is specifically noted in the regions of Assam and Bangladesh. Moving toward East Asia, it can be found growing throughout South-Central China as well as Southeast China. Additionally, the species extends its range across the Western Indian Ocean to the island of Mauritius. Together, these locations highlight the broad ecological footprint of Elaeagnus conferta.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Elaeagnus conferta has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ascorbic acid, oleic acid, quercetin, stearic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ascorbic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stearic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Elaeagnus conferta has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, gastric ulcers, oxidative stress, pain, peptic ulcer.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peptic ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |