Lonicera acuminata
Fragrant grove honeysuckle
Lonicera acuminata, commonly known as the slender honeysuckle, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat respiratory ailments, inflammation, and skin conditions, offering a rich source of bioactive phytochemical compounds.
- Scientific name: Lonicera acuminata
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Dipsacales, specifically within the family Caprifoliaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Lonicera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dipsacales | WCVP |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lonicera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lonicera acuminata, is recognized by several different common names across various regions and languages. In English, it is referred to as Fragrant Grove Honeysuckle, while in German-speaking areas, it is called Immergrünes Geißblatt. Its regional names in Taiwan include the Traditional Chinese name 阿里山忍冬, whereas in mainland China, it is known as 淡红忍冬. Additionally, in Danish, the plant is identified as Henrys Gedeblad.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 淡红忍冬 | Wikidata |
| de | Immergrünes Geißblatt | Wikidata |
| da | Henrys Gedeblad | Wikidata |
| en | Fragrant Grove Honeysuckle | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 阿里山忍冬 | Wikidata |
| is | Kínatoppur | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 淡红忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 淡红忍冬 | Wikidata |
| az | Henri doqquzdonu | Wikidata |
| da | Lonicera henryi | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution that spans across multiple regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be found within Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward Middle Europe, it is also documented in Germany. Within Asia, the species extends into the China South-Central region. Finally, its range includes the China North-Central area, completing its wide spread.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lonicera acuminata has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-Dicaffeoylquinic acid, Chlorogenic acid, Isochlorogenic acid A, Isochlorogenic acid B, Isochlorogenic acid C.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isochlorogenic acid A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isochlorogenic acid B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isochlorogenic acid C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Luteoloside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neochlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Secoxyloganin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sweroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |