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Lonicera confusa

Lonicera confusa · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (26 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Lonicera confusa, scientifically known as Lonicera confusa, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized to treat inflammation, respiratory ailments, and skin conditions. Understanding its phytochemical properties is essential for exploring its therapeutic potential in modern medicine.

Family
Caprifoliaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Flower · Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Caprifolium Confusum · Lonicera Multiflora · 3 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Lonicera confusa

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Dipsacales, it is classified under the family Caprifoliaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Lonicera, specifically the species Lonicera confusa.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Dipsacales
Family Caprifoliaceae
Genus Lonicera

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct tropical and subtropical regions. In the Macaronesian region, its presence is noted in Cape Verde. It can also be found within the Western Indian Ocean, specifically inhabiting the islands of Mauritius and Réunion. Furthermore, the species is documented in China, occurring in the South-Central areas. Its range extends even further south to the island province of Hainan.

Region Area
Macaronesia Cape Verde
Western Indian Ocean Mauritius
Western Indian Ocean Réunion
China China South-Central
China Hainan
China China Southeast
Indian Subcontinent Nepal
Indo-China Laos
Indo-China Thailand
Indo-China Vietnam

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Lonicera confusa has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, leaf.

Plant parts reported in Lonicera confusa
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Flower 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flower

  1. Phytochemistry reviews : proceedings of the Phytochemical Society of Europe

Leaf

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Chemicals

Lonicera confusa has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, 3,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid, BETA-SITOSTEROL, Lonicerin, Phytol.

Chemicals reported in Lonicera confusa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
CHLOROGENIC ACID 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
3,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
BETA-SITOSTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lonicerin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Phytol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
RUTIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tetratriacontane 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
caffeic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
luteolin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
n-Hexadecanoic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

CHLOROGENIC ACID

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
  2. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

3,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid

  1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

BETA-SITOSTEROL

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Lonicerin

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Phytol

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

RUTIN

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Tetratriacontane

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

caffeic acid

  1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

luteolin

  1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

n-Hexadecanoic acid

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
dried buds Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆