Ligustrum robustum
Category:ligustrum robustum
Ligustrum robustum, commonly known as the robust privet, is a resilient evergreen shrub valued for its ornamental beauty and medicinal potential. Native to tropical regions, this plant features glossy foliage and fragrant white flowers. In traditional practices, various parts are utilized for their bioactive properties to support holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Ligustrum robustum
- Family: Oleaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 a member of the Oleaceae family. Finally, it is classified under the genus Ligustrum as the species Ligustrum robustum.
| 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 by the common name Category:Ligustrum robustum in English, is referred to as 粗壮女贞 (also documented as 粗壮女贞 in zh, zh-hans, zh-cn, and zh-cn) in Chinese, while in Persian, it is known as برگ بوی تنومنند.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 粗壮女贞 | Wikidata |
| fa | برگ بوی تنومند | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 粗壮女贞 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 粗壮女贞 | Wikidata |
| en | Category:Ligustrum robustum | Wikidata |
| fr | Olea robusta | Wikidata |
| fr | Phillyrea robusta | Wikidata |
| fr | Visiania robusta | Wikidata |
| fr | Troène robuste | Wikidata |
| fr | Privet | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning across several distinct regions. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is noted in India, Bangladesh, and Assam. Moving toward the Western Indian Ocean, the species is also found in Mauritius. Additionally, it has established itself on the island of Réunion. Consequently, its distribution covers diverse ecological zones across both the mainland and oceanic islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Laccadive Is. | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Ligustrum robustum, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in traditional medicinal practices. These leaves are typically characterized by their shape and arrangement on the stem, containing various bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's therapeutic properties. When harvested, the leaves are often processed to extract the medicinal constituents necessary for preparing traditional remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ligustrum robustum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acteoside, ligupurpuroside A, ligupurpuroside C, ligupurpuroside D.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acteoside | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ligupurpuroside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ligupurpuroside C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ligupurpuroside D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ligustrum robustum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Bacteriostatic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacteriostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ligustrum robustum has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hyperlipidemia, obesity, weight loss, cardiovascular diseases, free fatty acid.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hyperlipidemia | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| weight loss | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| free fatty acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| low-density lipoprotein cholesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |