Lonicera etrusca var. etrusca

Lonicera etrusca var. etrusca · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Lonicera etrusca var. etrusca, is a distinctive shrub valued for its traditional medicinal properties. Found primarily in Mediterranean habitats, this variety is utilized in various herbal practices to support holistic wellness. Its unique chemical profile offers intriguing potential for contemporary pharmacological research and natural healing.

Family
Caprifoliaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Flower · Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Lonicera Etrusca Var. Cyrenaica · Lonicera Etrusca Var. Virescens · 28 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Lonicera etrusca var. etrusca

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Dipsacales and the family Caprifoliaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Lonicera, with the variety etrusca denoting its specific classification as Lonicera etrusca var. etrusca.

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 diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence can be documented within the territories of Germany and Switzerland. Moving toward the southwestern part of the continent, it is also found throughout the country of France. The species extends its range to the island of Corse, which is located in the Mediterranean. Finally, its distribution reaches as far west as the nation of Portugal.

Region Area
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Switzerland
Southwestern Europe Corse
Southwestern Europe France
Southwestern Europe Portugal
Southwestern Europe Sardegna
Southwestern Europe Spain
Southeastern Europe Albania
Southeastern Europe Bulgaria
Southeastern Europe Greece

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Lonicera etrusca var. etrusca has 3 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, leaf, stem.

Plant parts reported in Lonicera etrusca var. etrusca
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Flower 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Stem 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flower

  1. Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR

Leaf

  1. Turkish journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Stem

  1. Turkish journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Chemicals

Lonicera etrusca var. etrusca has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, caffeic acid, spermidine.

Chemicals reported in Lonicera etrusca var. etrusca
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
CHLOROGENIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
caffeic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
spermidine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

CHLOROGENIC ACID

  1. Turkish journal of pharmaceutical sciences

caffeic acid

  1. Turkish journal of pharmaceutical sciences

spermidine

  1. Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR

Activities

Lonicera etrusca var. etrusca has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Lonicera etrusca var. etrusca
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Journal of chromatography. A

Preparations

Lonicera etrusca var. etrusca has 2 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include dried flower powders, methanolic extracts.

Preparations reported for Lonicera etrusca var. etrusca
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Dried flower powders 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methanolic extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Dried flower powders

  1. Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR

Methanolic extracts

  1. Journal of chromatography. A