Liquidambar orientalis
Liquidambar orientalis, commonly known as the Oriental sweetgum, is a deciduous tree valued for its aromatic resin and medicinal properties. Historically utilized in traditional healing, its fragrant bark and leaves offer therapeutic potential. This species serves as a fascinating subject for studying plant-based compounds and their diverse pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Liquidambar orientalis
- Family: Altingiaceae
- 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 Saxifrages and the family Altingiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Liquidambar.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Altingiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Liquidambar | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Liquidambar orientalis, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In the Netherlands, it is called the Oosterse amberboom (nl), while in Finland, it is known as the idänambrapuu (fi). Swedish speakers call it the Ambraträd (sv), and in Turkey, it is commonly known as the Anadolu sığla ağacı (tr). Furthermore, in Persian, the species is identified as شیرینژد خاورi (fa).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| nl | Oosterse amberboom | Wikidata |
| fi | idänambrapuu | Wikidata |
| sv | Ambraträd | Wikidata |
| tr | Anadolu sığla ağacı | Wikidata |
| fa | شیرینژد خاوری | Wikidata |
| vi | Sâu đông | Wikidata |
| pl | Ambrowiec wschodni | Wikidata |
| cs | ambroň východní | Wikidata |
| nb | Orientalsk ambratre | Wikidata |
| zh | 蘇合香樹 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the regions of Western Asia. Its natural habitat is primarily identified in the country of Türkiye. Additionally, the species can be found across the East Aegean Islands. These locations represent the core areas where the plant thrives in the wild. Consequently, its range is relatively localized to these specific Mediterranean and West Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | East Aegean Is. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Liquidambar orientalis, is highly valued in traditional medicine primarily for the exudate produced from its bark. The most significant medicinal component is the styrax gummi, a fragrant, balsamic resin that is harvested by making incisions in the trunk. This gum is prized for its aromatic properties and is frequently utilized in various therapeutic applications, ranging from topical treatments to respiratory aids.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| styrax gummi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Liquidambar orientalis has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin 7-O-glucoside, chlorogenic acid, cinnamic acid, epigallocatechin gallate, gallic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin 7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cinnamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epigallocatechin gallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| genistin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pyrogallol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin 3-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Liquidambar orientalis has 6 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Apoptotic, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Apoptotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Liquidambar orientalis has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Yersinia enterocolitica, colorectal cancer, gastritis.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Listeria monocytogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Yersinia enterocolitica | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colorectal cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |