Lonicera angustifolia
Lonicera angustifolia, commonly known as Narrow-leaf Honeysuckle, is a versatile deciduous shrub native to North America. Renowned for its fragrant, tubular flowers and sweet nectar, this medicinal plant has historically been used in traditional herbalism to support respiratory health, reduce inflammation, and promote overall wellness through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Lonicera angustifolia
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Lonicera angustifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Dipsacales. Finally, it is classified under the family Caprifoliaceae within 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 angustifolia, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is identified as 狭叶忍冬, which is also represented by the simplified forms 狭叶忍冬 (zh-hans) and 狭叶忍冬 (zh-cn), as well as the traditional form 狹葉忍冬 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 狭叶忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 狭叶忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 狭叶忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 狹葉忍冬 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Lonicera angustifolia, exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In Western Asia, its presence can be documented within the borders of Afghanistan. Moving eastward, it is found throughout South-Central China as well as the high-altitude regions of Tibet. The species also extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically inhabiting the state of Assam. Finally, its range encompasses the rugged landscapes of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Lonicera angustifolia, features distinct botanical structures that characterize its appearance. While the species is often recognized for its tubular, fragrant flowers and woody stems, the leaves play a vital role in its biological functions. These leaves are typically arranged oppositely along the stem and possess an elongated, lanceolate shape with smooth or slightly serrated margins, serving as the primary sites for photosynthesis to support the plant's growth.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lonicera angustifolia has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6'-O-beta-apiofuranosylsweroside, beta-sitosterol, loganin, methyl-4-hydroxy benzoate, oleanolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6'-O-beta-apiofuranosylsweroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| loganin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl-4-hydroxy benzoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sweroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |