Lonicera macranthoides
Lonicera macrantheides, commonly known as a unique species of honeysuckle, is a significant medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Native to specific ecological niches, it contains bioactive compounds used in traditional healing to treat various ailments, offering profound insights into natural pharmacology and botanical wellness research.
- Scientific name: Lonicera macranthoides
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its classification through the subclass Magnoliidae and order Dipsacales, it is placed in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is specifically identified under 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, known by several names depending on the linguistic and regional context, is referred to as 灰毡毛忍冬 (zh), 灰毡毛忍冬 (zh-cn), and 灰毡毛忍冬 (zh-tw) in Chinese. It is also commonly called 拟大花忍冬 (zh) and 大金银花 (zh) in various medicinal and botanical discussions.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 灰毡毛忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 灰毡毛忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 灰毡毛忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh | 拟大花忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大金银花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 左转藤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within specific regions of China. Its natural habitat extends across the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the Southeast regions of China. These two distinct areas represent the core of its geographical range. Therefore, its presence is concentrated within these specific Chinese territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lonicera macranthes, possesses several distinct morphological features that are characteristic of its species. The stems serve as the structural foundation, providing a climbing or sprawling framework that supports the weight of the foliage. Attached to these stems are the leaves, which are arranged along the growth to facilitate photosynthesis. Before reaching full bloom, the plant develops small, tightly packed flower buds that eventually open to reveal the delicate flowers. These blossoms are often the most striking part of the plant, serving as a key identifier for its medicinal and botanical classification.- Total parts
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 21
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flowers | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| leaves | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stems | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flower buds | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flower bud | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lonicerae Flos | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lonicera macranthoides has 72 reported phytochemicals identified across 88 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, chlorogenic acid, luteoloside, carotenoid, macranthoidin A.
- Total chemicals
- 72
- Scientific sources
- 88
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| luteoloside | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| carotenoid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| macranthoidin A | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| macranthoidin B | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,3-O-di-caffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-caffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lonicera macranthoides has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lonicera macranthoides has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antiviral, tumor cell lines.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor cell lines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |