Lonicera maackii
Lonicera maackii, commonly known as Amur honeysuckle, is a versatile deciduous shrub valued in traditional herbal medicine. Known for its fragrant blossoms and medicinal berries, it is frequently utilized for its antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory effects, offering significant potential in treating respiratory ailments and supporting overall immune health.
- Scientific name: Lonicera maackii
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 and family Caprifoliaceae, it is classified under the genus Lonicera. Specifically, Lonicera maackii represents a distinct species within this taxonomic hierarchy.
| 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, Lonicera maackii, is known by various names across different linguistic and regional contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to as 金银忍冬 (zh-Hans), 金銀忍冬 (zh-Hant), and 金銀忍冬 (zh-HK). In French-speaking regions, it is commonly called Chèvrefeuille de Maack, while in Russian, it is known as Жимолость Маакка.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 金银忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 金銀忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 金銀忍冬 | Wikidata |
| fr | Chèvrefeuille de Maack | Wikidata |
| ru | Жимолость Маака | Wikidata |
| ko | 괴불나무 | Wikidata |
| az | Maak doqquzdonu | Wikidata |
| sv | Koreatry | Wikidata |
| zh | 金银忍冬 | Wikidata |
| hy | Ցախակեռաս Մաակի | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the Eurasian continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found inhabiting the landscapes of both Germany and Poland. Its range extends further south into Southeastern Europe, specifically within Bulgaria. Finally, the distribution reaches the extreme edges of the Russian Far East in the Khabarovsk region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lonicera maackii, commonly known as Amur honeysuckle, is a deciduous shrub known for its distinctive bright red fruits. These small, fleshy berries develop from the flowers and remain on the branches throughout the winter, providing a vital food source for various bird species. While the fruits are a key component of the plant's reproductive cycle and structural identity, they are often noted more for their role in the ecosystem and their tendency to spread invasively than for direct human medicinal use.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lonicera maackii has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, chlorogenic acid, flavonoids, flavonols, iridoids.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iridoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoflavones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| procyanidins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lonicera maackii has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antitumor, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lonicera maackii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bronchitis, respiratory diseases.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| respiratory diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |