Lonicera bournei
Lonicera bournei, commonly known as a medicinal honeysuckle species, is a versatile plant valued in traditional healing practices. Native to specific tropical regions, it possesses unique bioactive compounds. Researchers study its phytochemical properties to explore potential therapeutic applications, particularly for its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory capabilities in medicine.
- Scientific name: Lonicera bournei
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Dipsacales and the family Caprifoliaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Lonicera, specifically as the species Lonicera bournei.
| 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 bournei, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Azerbaijani, it is called Burn doqquzdonu, while in Chinese, it is identified as 西南忍冬 (including the variants 西南忍冬, 西南忍冬, 西南忍冬, and 西南忍冬 across the zh, zh-hans, zh-cn, and zh-tw language codes).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| az | Burn doqquzdonu | Wikidata |
| zh | 西南忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 西南忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 西南忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 西南忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh | 肋柱花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several regions of Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central and North-Central territories. Its range extends further into the Indo-China peninsula as well. Specifically, the species is documented growing in the countries of Laos and Myanmar. Additionally, it is naturally distributed within the borders of Thailand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lonicera bournei, possesses various anatomical structures, though specific medicinal applications are often focused on its reproductive components. Among its notable features are the flower buds, which develop as part of the plant's inflorescence and represent a vital stage in its biological cycle. These buds serve as the precursor to the functional blooms, containing the essential botanical elements necessary for the plant's continued propagation and potential therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flower buds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lonicera bournei has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6,7-dihydroxycoumarin, caffeic acid, methyl caffeate, myo-inositol, quinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6,7-dihydroxycoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl caffeate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myo-inositol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |