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Lonicera similis

Lonicera similis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (18 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Lonicera similis, scientifically known as Lonicera similis, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional healing practices, it offers significant bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. Exploring its botanical characteristics and pharmacological potential reveals its vital role in natural medicine and wellness.

Family
Caprifoliaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Lonicera Similis Var. Omeiensis · Lonicera Buchananii · 5 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Lonicera similis

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Dipsacales and is a member of the family Caprifoliaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Lonicera.

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 wide geographical distribution across several specific regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found growing in the South-Central areas. Additionally, its presence extends into the North-Central parts of China. The species is also documented throughout the Southeast region of China. Finally, its range reaches into the Indo-China region, specifically within Myanmar.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China China North-Central
China China Southeast
Indo-China Myanmar

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Lonicera similis has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, 3,5-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid, 4-dicaffeoylquinic acid, BETA-SITOSTEROL, Isochlorogenic acid A.

Chemicals reported in Lonicera similis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
CHLOROGENIC ACID 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
3,5-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
4-dicaffeoylquinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
BETA-SITOSTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isochlorogenic acid A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isochlorogenic acid C 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isochlorogenic acid b 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Luteoloside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
NONACOSANE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Neochlorogenic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

CHLOROGENIC ACID

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

3,5-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid

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

4-dicaffeoylquinic acid

  1. Genes

BETA-SITOSTEROL

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

Isochlorogenic acid A

  1. Genes

Isochlorogenic acid C

  1. Genes

Isochlorogenic acid b

  1. Genes

Luteoloside

  1. Genes

NONACOSANE

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

Neochlorogenic acid

  1. Genes