Ligustrum quihoui
Ligustrum quihoui, commonly known as the privet tree, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, its various parts are utilized to treat diverse ailments. This resilient species offers significant pharmacological potential for developing natural therapeutic treatments and wellness solutions.
- Scientific name: Ligustrum quihoui
- 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, it is identified by the genus Ligustrum as Ligustrum quihoui.
| 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 quihoui, is recognized by various common names across different linguistic regions. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 小叶女贞, a name that is consistently used in Mainland China (zh-cn), Singapore (zh-sg), and Hong Kong (zh-hk) as well as in standard Simplified Chinese (zh-hans) contexts. In Traditional Chinese, the name is written as 小葉女貞.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 小叶女贞 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 小葉女貞 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 小葉女貞 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 小叶女贞 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 小叶女贞 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 小葉女貞 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小叶女贞 | Wikidata |
| hy | Կիպրոս Քվիհոյի | Wikidata |
| de | Quihouis Liguster | Wikidata |
| zh | 水白腊 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several distinct regions of China. It can be found growing in the landscapes of China South-Central and China Southeast. Additionally, its distribution extends into the northern territories of Inner Mongolia and China North-Central. The species also inhabits the high-altitude environments of Tibet. Through these varied locations, the plant maintains a widespread presence throughout the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Arkansas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Maryland | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ligustrum quihoui, is primarily valued in traditional medicine for the therapeutic properties found within its chemical constituents, most notably its essential oil. Extracted from the plant's foliage or flowers through distillation, this essential oil contains a complex profile of volatile compounds that contribute to its aromatic and medicinal potency. These bioactive components within the essential oil are often utilized for their potential antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, or soothing effects in various herbal applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| essential oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ligustrum quihoui has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Phytol, n-Hexadecanoic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Phytol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-Hexadecanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |