Elaeagnus umbellata
Elaeagnus umbellata, commonly known as Autumn Olive, is a versatile deciduous shrub valued for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, its fruits offer health benefits, while various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional remedies to support wellness and combat inflammation in holistic practices.
- Scientific name: Elaeagnus umbellata
- Family: Elaeagnaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Rosales. Finally, it is classified under the family Elaeagnaceae and 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 exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species is established in Belgium and Germany. Additionally, its range extends into Southwestern Europe, specifically within France. Together, these locations highlight the wide environmental adaptability of Elaeagnus umbellata.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Azores | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Elaeagnus umbellata has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ZnO, anthocyanins, eugenol, flavonoid, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ZnO | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eugenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl palmitate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| monoterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| morin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Elaeagnus umbellata has 8 reported activities identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nephroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Elaeagnus umbellata has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative stress, ulcer, amyloid plaques, antidiabetic, bacterial infections.
- Total uses
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxidative stress | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ulcer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amyloid plaques | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognitive decline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |