Elaeagnus oldhamii
Elaeagnus oldhamii, commonly known as the Silverberry or Hardy Elaeagnus, is a versatile evergreen shrub valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its nutritional density and antioxidant properties, its berries and foliage are utilized to support digestive health, boost immunity, and provide essential vitamins in various herbal formulations.
- Scientific name: Elaeagnus oldhamii
- Family: Elaeagnaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | 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 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Elaeagnus oldhamii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cis-3-O-p-hydroxycinnamoyl ursolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cis-3-O-p-hydroxycinnamoyl ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Elaeagnus oldhamii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Elaeagnus oldhamii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oral cancer, rheumatoid arthritis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oral cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |