arching bushweed
Flueggea suffruticosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Arching bushweed, scientifically known as Flueggea suffruticosa, is a versatile medicinal shrub widely recognized in traditional herbalism. Native to tropical regions, this plant is valued for its diverse therapeutic properties, often utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues through its potent bioactive compounds and natural extracts.
- Family
- Phyllanthaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaves · Roots
- Common names
- Arching Bushweed
- Scientific synonyms
- Acidoton Ramiflorus · Securinega Multiflora · 16 more
Names
Common Names
- arching bushweed
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Securinega multiflora
- Phyllanthus trigonocladus
- Phyllanthus ramiflorus
- Flueggea trigonoclada
- Acidoton flueggeoides
- Acidoton ramiflorus
- Securinega suffruticosa
- Securinega fluggeoides
- Geblera suffruticosa
- Securinega japonica
- Phyllanthus fluggeoides
- Securinega ramiflora
- Geblera chinensis
- Xylophylla parviflora
- Pharnaceum suffruticosum
- Securinega suffruticosa var amamiensis
French:
- fluguéa d'Orient
- securinega sous-frutescent
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Flueggea suffruticosaSynonyms
- Acidoton ramiflorus
- Securinega multiflora
- Phyllanthus trigonocladus
- Xylophylla parviflora
- Geblera chinensis
- Acidoton flueggeoides
- Flueggea trigonoclada
- Flueggea flueggeoides
- Xylophylla ramiflora
- Phyllanthus fluggeoides
- Phyllanthus ramiflorus
- Geblera suffruticosa
- Geblera sungariensis
- Securinega suffruticosa
- Securinega suffruticosa var. amamiensis
- Securinega fluggeoides
- Securinega japonica
- Pharnaceum suffruticosum
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 Malpighiales, it is situated in the family Phyllanthaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Flueggea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Flueggea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In the colder climates of Siberia, it can be specifically found in the Chita region. Moving toward the eastern coast, the species inhabits the Russian Far East, particularly within the Amur and Primorye territories. Its range extends significantly into China, where it is documented throughout the South-Central provinces. Finally, the plant's distribution reaches tropical latitudes in the southernmost island of Hainan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Flueggea suffruticosa, offers various components that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The wood of the shrub is often employed in traditional practices, sometimes used in decoctions or as a structural element in herbal preparations. The roots are highly valued for their therapeutic potential, frequently harvested to create extracts used to treat various ailments. Additionally, the leaves serve as a primary part of the plant used in folk medicine, often prepared as infusions or poultices to address specific health concerns.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wood | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Flueggea suffruticosa has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Securinine, Allosecurinine, Flavonoids, Tannins, Viroallosecurinine.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Securinine | Fitoterapia (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Allosecurinine | Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Viroallosecurinine | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Virosecurinine | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |