Ligustrum expansum
Ligustrum expansum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Ligustrum expansum, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant offers therapeutic properties often used to address inflammation and various ailments. Understanding its botanical profile is essential for exploring its significant role in natural pharmacology.
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ligustrum Thibeticum · Ligustrum Purpurascens · 1 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ligustrum expansumSynonyms
- Ligustrum thibeticum
- Ligustrum purpurascens
- Ligustrum robustum subsp. chinense
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Oleaceae and the genus Ligustrum. Specifically, it is identified as the species Ligustrum expansum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Oleaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ligustrum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within East and Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is noted across the South-Central regions. It is also widely distributed throughout the Southeast portions of China. Beyond Chinese borders, the species extends into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, it can be found growing within the country of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ligustrum expansum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Acteoside.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Acteoside | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Acteoside
- Journal of natural products
- Planta medica