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Elaeagnus oldhamii

Elaeagnus oldhamii · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Elaeagnus oldhamii, is a versatile evergreen shrub valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its resilience, various parts of the plant are utilized to treat inflammation and skin ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer significant therapeutic potential, making it a subject of interest in modern pharmacological research.

Family
Elaeagnaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Elaeagnus oldhamii

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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, its specific taxonomic identity is defined 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 is primarily found within the specific regions of Southeast China. Its natural habitat extends across various provinces located in this part of the country. Additionally, its geographical range reaches into the island of Taiwan. These locations collectively place the species within the broader territory of Eastern Asia. Consequently, the distribution of Elaeagnus oldhamii is concentrated in these specific East Asian zones.

Region Area
China China Southeast
Eastern Asia Taiwan

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Elaeagnus oldhamii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cis-3-O-p-hydroxycinnamoyl ursolic acid.

Chemicals reported in Elaeagnus oldhamii
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
cis-3-O-p-hydroxycinnamoyl ursolic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

cis-3-O-p-hydroxycinnamoyl ursolic acid

  1. Biomolecules & therapeutics

Activities

Elaeagnus oldhamii has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.

Activities reported in Elaeagnus oldhamii
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anticancer

  1. Biomolecules & therapeutics

Medicinal Uses

Elaeagnus oldhamii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oral cancer, rheumatoid arthritis.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
oral cancer Biomolecules & therapeutics (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
rheumatoid arthritis Biomolecules & therapeutics (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆