Lonicera macrantha
Lonicera macrantha, commonly known as the large-flowered honeysuckle, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing. Rich in bioactive compounds, it possesses significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Often used in herbal remedies, this species plays a vital role in treating various ailments and supporting holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Lonicera macrantha
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Lonicera macrantha, 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 and 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, Lonicera macrantha, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 六花忍冬 (zh, zh-hans, zh-cn), while in Taiwan, it is specifically called 大花忍冬 (zh-tw). Additionally, in the Azerbaijani language, the species is identified as İriçiçək doqquzdon (az).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 六花忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大花忍冬 | Wikidata |
| az | İriçiçək doqquzdon | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 六花忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 六花忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大花忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh | 金银花露 | Wikidata |
| zh | 灰毡毛忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh | 忍冬藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大金银花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several distinct regions within East and South Asia. In China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central provinces to the Southeast. Its range also extends into the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Furthermore, the species is native to the island of Taiwan in Eastern Asia. Finally, its geographical presence reaches the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the state of Assam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lonicera macrantha, possesses various parts that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. The delicate flowers are often the most visually striking feature, emerging from distinct flower buds that develop along the woody stems. While a single flower may provide specific aromatic properties, the medicinal potency is frequently concentrated in the dried flower buds, which are harvested and preserved to be used in various herbal preparations and infusions.- Total parts
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 34
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flowers | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| flower buds | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| flower | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stems | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried flower buds | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| buds | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flower | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf surface | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lonicera macrantha has 11 reported activities identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiviral, Antibacterial, Antidepressant, Antiaging.
- Total activities
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| Antiviral | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antianxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antilipemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |