Elaeagnus triflora var. triflora
Elaeagnus triflora var. triflora · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (613 studies) · ★★★★★
scientifically known as Elaeagnuus triflora var. triflora, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Often found in subtropical regions, it possesses significant therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. This botanical variety is frequently utilized in herbal remedies to support overall wellness and holistic health.
- Family
- Elaeagnaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Flower · Fruit
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Elaeagnus Cumingii Subsp. Perrottetii · Elaeagnus Cumingii Subsp. Philippensis · 16 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Elaeagnus triflora var. trifloraSynonyms
- Elaeagnus cumingii subsp. perrottetii
- Elaeagnus cumingii subsp. philippensis
- Elaeagnus zollingeri
- Elaeagnus philippensis
- Elaeagnus rostrata
- Elaeagnus rigida
- Elaeagnus triflora var. brevipes
- Elaeagnus triflora var. longipes
- Elaeagnus triflora subsp. obsoleta
- Elaeagnus triflora subsp. polymorpha
- Elaeagnus triflora subsp. rigida
- Elaeagnus triflora subsp. tetragonia
- Elaeagnus alingaro
- Elaeagnus cumingii
- Elaeagnus ferruginea
- Elaeagnus ferruginea var. atrovirens
- Elaeagnus ferruginea var. richardia
- Elaeagnus ferruginea subsp. sumatrana
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, specifically being a member of the family Elaeagnaceae. Within this family, it is identified by the genus Elaeagnus and the specific variety triflora.
| 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 widely distributed across several distinct regions in Eastern Asia and Malesia. In Eastern Asia, its presence is specifically noted in Taiwan. Moving into the Malesian region, it can be found on the island of Borneo as well as in Jawa. Furthermore, its range extends through the Lesser Sunda Islands. Finally, the species is also documented within the territory of Malaya.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Malesia | Borneo |
| Malesia | Jawa |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. |
| Malesia | Malaya |
| Malesia | Maluku |
| Malesia | Philippines |
| Malesia | Sulawesi |
| Malesia | Sumatera |
| Papuasia | Bismarck Archipelago |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Elaeagnus triflora var. triflora has 6 reported plant parts identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, fruit, leaf, root, seed.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | 4 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Fruit | 4 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 4 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Root | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Seed | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flower
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
- Nutrition and cancer
- Lasers in medical science
Fruit
- Journal of basic and clinical physiology and pharmacology
- Fitoterapia
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Leaf
- Journal of AOAC International
- Toxicology and industrial health
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
- Lasers in medical science
Root
- Toxicology and industrial health
- Lasers in medical science
Seed
- Lasers in medical science
Stem
- Toxicology and industrial health
Chemicals
Elaeagnus triflora var. triflora has 84 reported phytochemicals identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, caffeic acid, ferulic acid, kaempferol, quercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Quebrachitol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (Z)-Isoconiferin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-beta-carboline | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-Isobutyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-beta-carboline | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 12-hydroxy-octadecanoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Journal of basic and clinical physiology and pharmacology
- Turkish journal of pharmaceutical sciences
- BioImpacts : BI
caffeic acid
- Dr. Duke
- Food science & nutrition
ferulic acid
- Dr. Duke
- Food science & nutrition
kaempferol
- Dr. Duke
- EXCLI journal
quercetin
- Dr. Duke
- Chemistry & biodiversity
(-)-Quebrachitol
- Dr. Duke
(Z)-Isoconiferin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-beta-carboline
- Dr. Duke
1-Isobutyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-beta-carboline
- Dr. Duke
12-hydroxy-octadecanoic acid
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Elaeagnus triflora var. triflora has 428 reported activities identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antioxidant, Anticancer, Antinociceptive, Antibacterial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 5 supporting sources | ★★★☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 5 supporting sources | ★★★☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- Dr. Duke
- EXCLI journal
- Journal of traditional and complementary medicine
- Food science & nutrition
- BioImpacts : BI
Antioxidant
- Dr. Duke
- Chemistry & biodiversity
- Journal of traditional and complementary medicine
- Food science & nutrition
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Anticancer
- Dr. Duke
- Journal of traditional and complementary medicine
- Food science & nutrition
Antinociceptive
- Dr. Duke
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Antibacterial
- Dr. Duke
- Toxicology and industrial health
Antiinflammatory
- Dr. Duke
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Antimicrobial
- Journal of traditional and complementary medicine
- Food science & nutrition
Antipyretic
- Dr. Duke
- BioImpacts : BI
Cardioprotective
- Dr. Duke
- Food science & nutrition
Diuretic
- Dr. Duke
- BioImpacts : BI
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Crude extract of Elaeagnus angustifolia | Toxicology and industrial health (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EA aqueous extract | EXCLI journal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EA plant extract | Nutrition and cancer (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous EA extract | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous crude extract | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extracts | Cell and tissue banking (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves of Elaeagnus angustifolia | Journal of AOAC International (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| purified extract | Turkish journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |