Elaeagnus mollis
Elaeagnus mollis, commonly known as soft olive, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to East Asia. Renowned for its silvery foliage and fragrant white flowers, it serves both ornamental and medicinal purposes. In traditional practices, its leaves and bark are utilized for their potential healing and restorative properties.
- Scientific name: Elaeagnus mollis
- Family: Elaeagnaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | 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, 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Elaeagnus mollis has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carotene, chlorophyll, flavone, flavonoid, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carotene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |