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oriental spindle-tree

Euonymus alatus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (36 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Oriental spindle-tree, scientifically known as Euonymus alatus, is a resilient evergreen shrub prized for its ornamental beauty and medicinal potential. Often found in East Asian landscapes, its glossy foliage and vibrant berries make it a garden staple, while traditional practices explore its diverse bioactive compounds for various therapeutic applications.

Family
Celastraceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Leaves · Twigs
Common names
Oriental Spindle-Tree · Winged Burning-Bush · 4 more
Scientific synonyms
Melanocarya Alata · Euonymus Alatus Var. Striatus · 45 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Euonymus alatus var pubescens
  • Euonymus alatus var ellipticus
  • Euonymus alatus var. microphyllus
  • Euonymus alatus var. pubescens
  • Celastrus alatus
  • Euonymus alatus var. ellipticus
  • Arbusto ardiente
  • Huso con alas
  • Euonymus ellipticus
  • Celastrus striatus
  • Euonymus verrucosus var. tchefouensis
  • Euonymus alatus var pilosus
  • Euonymus alatus var. pilosus
  • Euonymus striatus
  • Euonymus verrucosus var tchefouensis
  • Euonymus alatus var microphyllus

German:

  • Flügel-Spindelstrauch
  • Korkspindel
  • Flügel-Spindelstrauch

French:

  • fusain ailé

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Euonymus alatus

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Celastrales, and the family Celastraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Euonymus.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Celastrales WCVP
Family Celastraceae WCVP
Genus Euonymus WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions of Eurasia. In Middle Europe, its presence is specifically documented within Germany. Moving eastward, it inhabits various parts of Siberia, including the regions of Buryatiya, Chitа, and Irkutsk. Furthermore, the species can be found extending into the Russian Far East. Ultimately, these locations highlight the diverse environmental range that Euonymus alatus occupies.

Region Area Source
Middle Europe Germany WCVP
Siberia Buryatiya WCVP
Siberia Chita WCVP
Siberia Irkutsk WCVP
Russian Far East Amur WCVP
Russian Far East Khabarovsk WCVP
Russian Far East Kuril Is. WCVP
Russian Far East Primorye WCVP
Russian Far East Sakhalin WCVP
Central Asia Uzbekistan WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Euonymus alatus, commonly known as the burning bush, possesses distinct morphological features in its various structures. The twigs are particularly notable for their striking, corky, wing-like ridges that run along the stem, giving the plant its unique silhouette. Additionally, the leaves are simple, oppositely arranged, and become brilliantly colored in shades of red and orange during the autumn season, providing significant ornamental value.
Plant Part Sources Confidence
leaves Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
twigs Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Euonymus alatus has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Lignans, Steroids, Cardenolides, Terpenoids.

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
Flavonoids Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 3 sources) ★★☆☆☆
Lignans Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Steroids Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Cardenolides Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Terpenoids Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
triterpenoids Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Euonymus alatus has 15 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dysmenorrhea, hyperglycemia, arthritis, cancer, tumors.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
dysmenorrhea Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 3 sources) ★★☆☆☆
hyperglycemia Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 3 sources) ★★☆☆☆
arthritis Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
cancer Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
tumors Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
urticaria Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
wound Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Osteoporosis Nutrients (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
blood sugar Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
diabetic complications Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆