Elaeagnus loureiroi

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, it is situated in the family Elaeagnaceae. It is further identified by the genus Elaeagnus and the specific species Elaeagnus loureiroi.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across several distinct regions within East and Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is notable throughout the South-Central provinces. It also extends its range into the Southeast regions of China. Furthermore, the species can be found within the Indo-China territory. Specifically, it is documented to grow naturally in Vietnam.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Elaeagnus loureirói is characterized by its distinct growth form as a shrub, exhibiting a perennial and robust structure. In terms of its physical composition, the plant is fundamentally woody, featuring lignified stems that provide the necessary structural integrity for its branching habit.

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

Reproduction in Elaeagnus leiocarpa involves a complex biological process centered around the production of seeds that are primarily distributed through a zoochorous dispersal syndrome. While the plant exhibits a range of potential dispersal mechanisms—including anemochorous, autochorous, hydrochorous, and unspecialized methods—its primary reliance on animal vectors (zoochory) ensures the effective spread of its progeny across diverse habitats. This reproductive strategy facilitates long-distance seed movement, which is critical for the colonization of new territories and the maintenance of genetic diversity within its population.

Dispersal syndrome :

zoochorous

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Elaeagnus loureiroi 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 fruit.

Fruit

1. PeerJ

Chemicals

Elaeagnus loureiroi has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid.

Flavonoid

1. PeerJ

Activities

Elaeagnus loureiroi has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant.

Antidiabetic

1. PeerJ

Antioxidant

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Preparations

Elaeagnus loureiroi has 4 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include endophytic fungal extracts, ethyl acetate fraction, methanol/water extracts, methanolic crude extracts.

Endophytic fungal extracts

1. PeerJ

Ethyl acetate fraction

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Methanol/water extracts

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Methanolic crude extracts

1. PeerJ