Olga Bay Larch

Larix gmelinii var. olgensis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (20 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Olga Bay Larch, scientifically known as Larix gmelinii var. olgensis, is a resilient conifer native to subarctic regions. While primarily valued for its timber and ecological role, its bark and needles contain bioactive compounds. Historically, such hardy species have been explored for their potential antimicrobial and restorative medicinal properties.

Family
Pinaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Root
Common names
Olga Bay Larch · Olgan Larch
Scientific synonyms
Larix Koreensis · Larix Lubarskii F. Pendula · 15 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Larix gmelinii var. olgensis

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Olgabuchtlärche

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Pinidae and the order Pinales, it is a member of the family Pinaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Larix as the variety gmelinii var. olgensis.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Pinidae
Order Pinales
Family Pinaceae
Genus Larix

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions of the northern hemisphere. In Northern Europe, its presence is specifically noted in Denmark and Sweden. Moving toward the eastern part of the continent, it can be found in the Russian Far East within the Primorye region. Its range extends further into China, where it is documented in the Manchuria area. Finally, the species is also distributed throughout Eastern Asia, specifically within Korea.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Sweden
Russian Far East Primorye
China Manchuria
Eastern Asia Korea

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Larix gmelinii var. olgensis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Plant parts reported in Larix gmelinii var. olgensis
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Drug design, development and therapy

Chemicals

Larix gmelinii var. olgensis has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Isolariciresinol, (+)-Lariciresinol, (+)-lariciresinol 9'-p-coumarate, (-)-Secoisolariciresinol, BETA-SITOSTEROL.

Chemicals reported in Larix gmelinii var. olgensis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(+)-Isolariciresinol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(+)-Lariciresinol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(+)-lariciresinol 9'-p-coumarate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(-)-Secoisolariciresinol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
BETA-SITOSTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ehletianol C 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ISOPIMARIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isolariciresinol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lariciresinol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Larixol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(+)-Isolariciresinol

  1. Journal of natural products

(+)-Lariciresinol

  1. Journal of natural products

(+)-lariciresinol 9'-p-coumarate

  1. Journal of natural products

(-)-Secoisolariciresinol

  1. Journal of natural products

BETA-SITOSTEROL

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Ehletianol C

  1. Journal of natural products

ISOPIMARIC ACID

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Isolariciresinol

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Lariciresinol

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Larixol

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Activities

Larix gmelinii var. olgensis has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.

Activities reported in Larix gmelinii var. olgensis
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hepatoprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Drug design, development and therapy

Hepatoprotective

  1. Drug design, development and therapy

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
bark Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆