Elaeagnus mollis
Elaeagnus mollis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Elaeagnus mollis, scientifically known as Elaeagnus mollis, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to East Asia. Renowned for its silvery foliage and fragrant, edible berries, this resilient plant is highly valued in traditional medicine. It offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly for its antioxidant properties and restorative health benefits.
- Family
- Elaeagnaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Elaeagnus mollisSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Rosales and the family Elaeaegnaeae. Ultimately, it is identified by 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, known scientifically as Elaeagnus mollis, possesses a specific and localized range within Asia. Its primary geographical distribution is concentrated within the borders of China. Specifically, the species is found inhabiting the North-Central regions of the country. This particular area defines the natural habitat where the plant can be observed growing in the wild. Consequently, its presence is tied directly to the environmental conditions of this specific Chinese territory.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China North-Central |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Elaeagnus mollis 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 leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- PloS one
Chemicals
Elaeagnus mollis has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include -carotene, CHLOROPHYLL, FLAVONE, Flavonoid, Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| -carotene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHLOROPHYLL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FLAVONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proanthocyanidin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proanthocyanidins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
-carotene
- PloS one
CHLOROPHYLL
- PloS one
FLAVONE
- PloS one
Flavonoid
- PloS one
Flavonoids
- PloS one
Proanthocyanidin
- PloS one
Proanthocyanidins
- PloS one