Lindera glauca
Gray-blue spicebush
Lindra glauca, commonly known as the Blueberry Ash, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to Australia. Highly valued in traditional medicine and landscaping, it features glossy leaves and distinctive blue berries. This versatile plant is prized for its hardiness, providing both ecological benefits and therapeutic potential in natural wellness.
- Scientific name: Lindera glauca
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Lindra and the specific species Lindra glauca.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Lauraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lindera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lindera glauca, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In Japan, it is referred to as ヤマコウバシ (yamakōbashi), while in Korea, it is known as 감태나무 (gamtaenamu). Within Chinese-speaking regions, the names vary slightly: it is called 山胡椒 (shānhújiāo) in mainland China (zh-cn), and is identified as 白葉釣樟 (báiyè diào zhāng) in both simplified Chinese (zh) and traditional Chinese (zh-tw) contexts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ヤマコウバシ | Wikidata |
| zh | 白葉釣樟 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 白葉釣樟 | Wikidata |
| ko | 감태나무 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 山胡椒 | Wikidata |
| en | gray-blue spicebush | Wikidata |
| zh | 油金条 | Wikidata |
| zh | 雷公子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 假死柴 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山胡椒 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across various regions of East Asia. In China, its presence is noted throughout the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Beyond mainland China, the species can be found inhabiting the islands of Japan. It also extends its distribution into the Korean Peninsula. Consequently, these diverse locations define the natural habitat of Lindera glauca.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lindea glauca, possesses distinct anatomical features that are characteristic of its species. The reproductive structures consist of fleshy, berry-like sarcocarps that often serve as a key identifier for the plant. Additionally, the robust root system provides the necessary stability and nutrient absorption required to support its growth in its natural habitat.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| sarcocarps | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lindera glauca has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include terpenoid, oil.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| terpenoid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |