Forsythia koreana
Gaenari
Forsythia koreana, commonly known as Korean goldenbell, is a resilient deciduous shrub celebrated for its brilliant, bell-shaped yellow blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in East Asian herbalism to relieve inflammation, soothe respiratory ailments, and detoxify the body, offering significant therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Forsythia koreana
- Family: Oleaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Oleaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Forsythia, specifically the species Forsythia koreana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Oleaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Forsythia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Forsythia koreana, is recognized by various regional names across East Asia. In Korea, it is widely known as 개나리 (ko), while in Japan, it is referred to as チョウセンレンギョウ (ja). The plant's name in Chinese varies slightly by script and region, being identified as 朝鮮連翹 (zh), 朝鲜连翘 (zh-hans), and 朝鲜连翘 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ko | 개나리 | Wikidata |
| zh | 朝鮮連翹 | Wikidata |
| ja | チョウセンレンギョウ | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 朝鲜连翘 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 朝鲜连翘 | Wikidata |
| en | gaenari | Wikidata |
| en | Korean goldenbell tree | Wikidata |
| ja | ケナリ | Wikidata |
| zh | 韓國連翹 | Wikidata |
| ko | 연교 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to a very specific region within the continent of Eastern Asia. Its primary geographical distribution is centered exclusively within the country of Korea. Because of this limited range, it is considered an endemic species to the Korean peninsula. This localized habitat means that the plant thrives under the particular climatic conditions found in that area. Consequently, its natural occurrence is highly concentrated rather than being widespread across the globe.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Forsythia koreana, utilizes its fruits as a key component in various traditional medicinal applications. These fruits typically develop as small, dry capsules that split open to release numerous tiny seeds once they have reached maturity. In herbal medicine, the chemical constituents found within the fruit and its seeds are often studied for their potential bioactive properties, contributing to the plant's overall reputation in traditional healing practices.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Forsythia koreana has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acteoside, arctigenin, forsythin, forsythoside A, lignans.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acteoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arctigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| forsythin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| forsythoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myristic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-heneicosane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-tetracosane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phylligenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Forsythia koreana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Forsythia koreana has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |