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
- Olga Bay Larch
- Olgan Larch
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Larix gmelinii var. olgensisSynonyms
- Larix koreensis
- Larix lubarskii f. pendula
- Larix dahurica f. viridis
- Larix gmelinii f. viridis
- Larix dahurica var. koreana
- Larix gmelinii subsp. olgensis
- Larix olgensis var. koreana
- Larix gmelinii var. koreana
- Larix amurensis
- Larix lubarskii
- Larix olgensis var. changpaiensis
- Larix olgensis var. amurensis
- Larix olgensis f. viridis
- Larix olgensis
- Larix olgensis f. pubibasis
- Larix olgensis f. intermedia
- Larix olgensis var. intermedia
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 part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- 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.
| 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
- Journal of natural products
(+)-Lariciresinol
- Journal of natural products
(+)-lariciresinol 9'-p-coumarate
- Journal of natural products
(-)-Secoisolariciresinol
- Journal of natural products
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Ehletianol C
- Journal of natural products
ISOPIMARIC ACID
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Isolariciresinol
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Lariciresinol
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Larixol
- 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.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Drug design, development and therapy
Hepatoprotective
- 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |