Elaeagnus multiflora
Elaeagnus multiflora, commonly known as cherry silverberry, is a versatile deciduous shrub prized for its edible fruits and medicinal potential. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, it is traditionally used to support digestive health and skin vitality. This hardy plant serves as both a nutritional superfood and a therapeutic botanical resource.
- Scientific name: Elaeagnus multiflora
- Family: Elaeagnaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales, it is classified under the family Elaeagnaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 broad and diverse geographical distribution across multiple continents. In Europe, its presence can be identified within the borders of Germany. Moving eastward, it is found in the Russian Far East, specifically inhabiting the Kuril Islands. The species also extends into Central Asia, where it grows in Tajikistan. Finally, its range covers significant portions of China, including both the South-Central and North-Central regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
Chemicals
Elaeagnus multiflora has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carotenoids, chlorophylls, flavonoids, polyphenols, tocopherols.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophylls | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tocopherols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitamin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Elaeagnus multiflora has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, cough, diarrhea.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |