Lonicera similis
Lonicera similis, commonly known as a species of honeysuckle, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, it offers potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. This botanical treasure serves as a vital resource for natural remedies and modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Lonicera similis
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | 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 scientifically as Lonicera similis, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is identified by the names 细毡毛忍冬 (zh), 细毡毛忍冬 (zh-hans), and 细毡毛忍冬 (zh-cn), as well as 細毡毛忍冬 (zh-tw). Additionally, it is also known by the name 异毛忍冬 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 细毡毛忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 细毡毛忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 细毡毛忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 細毡毛忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh | 异毛忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh | 金银花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 细苞忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh | 短柄忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh | 吊子银花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山金银 | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lonicera similis has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,5-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid, 4-Dicaffeoylquinic acid, Chlorogenic acid, Isochlorogenic acid A, Isochlorogenic acid B.
- Total chemicals
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,5-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-Dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isochlorogenic acid A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isochlorogenic acid B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isochlorogenic acid C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Luteoloside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neochlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Secoxyloganin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sweroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |