oleasters
Elaeagnus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Oleasters, scientifically known as Elaeagnus, is a diverse genus of flowering shrubs and trees valued for their resilience and medicinal potential. Historically utilized in traditional practices, these hardy plants offer bioactive compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making them a subject of growing interest in modern ethnopharmacology.
- Family
- Elaeagnaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Oleasters · Silverberries
- Scientific synonyms
- Octarillum
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- oleasters
- silverberries
Scientific Names
Accepted name
ElaeagnusSynonyms
- Octarillum
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Ölweiden
- Ölweide
- Ölweide
- Ölweiden
French:
- Eleagnus
- Chalef
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales. Finally, it falls under the family Elaeagnacea and is specifically identified 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 exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally in the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Furthermore, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The species also inhabits the northern territories of Norway. Consequently, its habitat is primarily defined by these northernmost European nations.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Elaeagnus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3'-O-Methylquercetin, Kakkalide.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 3'-O-Methylquercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kakkalide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
3'-O-Methylquercetin
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Kakkalide
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials