Euonymus laxiflorus
Euonymus laxiflorus, commonly known as the lax-flowered spindle, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to East Asia. Traditionally utilized in herbal medicine, it possesses diverse bioactive properties. This plant is frequently studied for its potential therapeutic applications, offering promising insights into natural treatments for various inflammatory and systemic conditions.
- Scientific name: Euonymus laxiflorus
- Family: Celastraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Celastrales, it is situated in the family Celastraceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Euonymus laxiflorus, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Mandarin Chinese, it is most frequently called 疏花卫矛 (shū huā wèi máo), a name that is consistently used across various coding standards including zh, zh-cn, and zh-hans. Interestingly, in certain traditional contexts or specific regional dialects, it may also be identified as 山杜仲 (shān dù zhòng). Furthermore, in Traditional Chinese nomenclature (zh-tw), it is sometimes referred to as 大丁黃 (dà dīng huáng).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 疏花卫矛 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大丁黃 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 疏花卫矛 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 疏花卫矛 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山杜仲 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大丁黃 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions in East Asia. Within mainland China, it is widely distributed across the South-Central and Southeast provinces. It also maintains a presence in the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Furthermore, the species can be found on the tropical island of Hainan. Finally, its documented distribution extends to the island of Taiwan in Eastern Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Euonymus laxiflorus, possesses distinct morphological characteristics in its vegetative structures. The stems are typically woody and serve as the structural framework for the shrub, providing the necessary support for its upward growth. Complementing the stems are the leaves, which are arranged in an opposite pattern along the branches and play a crucial role in the plant's metabolic processes.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Euonymus laxiflorus has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 28,29-dihydroxyfriedelan-3-one, 3,11-dioxo-beta-amyrene, 3beta,22alpha-dihydroxyolean-12-en-29-oic acid, apigetrin, chlorogenic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 28,29-dihydroxyfriedelan-3-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,11-dioxo-beta-amyrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3beta,22alpha-dihydroxyolean-12-en-29-oic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigetrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ebenifoline E-II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| emarginatine E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epigallocatechin gallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| euojaponine C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Euonymus laxiflorus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Euonymus laxiflorus has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic, arthritis, gout, hyperuricemia, hypoglycemic.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gout | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperuricemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |