Ligustrum obtusifolium
Ligustrum obtusifolium, commonly known as the blunt-leaved privet, is a significant medicinal shrub valued in traditional practices. Native to various tropical regions, it possesses diverse phytochemical properties. Often utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial potential, this plant serves as a vital resource in ethnobotanical studies and natural therapeutics.
- Scientific name: Ligustrum obtusifolium
- Family: Oleaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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, the species is identified as Ligustrum obtusifolium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Oleaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ligustrum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ligustrum obtusifolium, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called Stumpfblättriger Liguster, while in Japanese, it is known as イボタノキ. In Korean, the name for this species is 쥐똥나무, and in Swedish, it is identified as Japansk liguster. Additionally, in Danish, it is commonly called Butbladet Liguster.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Stumpfblättriger Liguster | Wikidata |
| ja | イボタノキ | Wikidata |
| ko | 쥐똥나무 | Wikidata |
| sv | Japansk liguster | Wikidata |
| da | Butbladet Liguster | Wikidata |
| zh | 水蜡 | Wikidata |
| ru | Бирючина туполистная | Wikidata |
| cs | ptačí zob tupolistý | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 水蜡 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 水蠟 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to several specific regions across East Asia. Within China, its presence is documented in Manchuria, North-Central China, and Southeast China. Beyond the Chinese mainland, the species extends its reach into the neighboring territories of Korea. Its geographical range also encompasses the islands of Japan. Consequently, this medicinal plant follows a broad distribution pattern across the eastern parts of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Vermont | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Arkansas | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ligustrum obtusifolium has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-medioresinol, (+)-pinoresinol, (+)-pinoresinol-4'-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, (-)-olivil, luteolin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-medioresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-pinoresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-pinoresinol-4'-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-olivil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin-4'-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |