Magnolia obovata
Magnolia obovatata, commonly known as bolander magnolia, is a distinctive deciduous shrub or small tree native to western North America. Renowned for its elegant, creamy white blossoms and glossy foliage, this medicinal plant has historically been utilized in traditional practices to address various ailments, offering unique therapeutic botanical properties.
- Scientific name: Magnolia obovata
- Family: Magnoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Magnoliaceae. Finally, it is specifically categorized under the genus Magnolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Magnoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Magnolia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across parts of Eastern Asia. It can be found growing within the natural landscapes of Japan. Additionally, its distribution extends into the Russian Far East. Within this region, the species is notably present on the Kuril Islands. These specific locations define the known habitat for Magnolia obovata.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Magnolia obovata has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 26 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include honokiol, magnolol, Magnolol, obovatol, 4-methoxymagnaldehyde B.
- Total chemicals
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 26
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| honokiol | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| magnolol | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Magnolol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obovatol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-methoxymagnaldehyde B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5'-allyl-2'-hydroxyphenyl-4-methoxy-3-cinnamic aldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 9-methoxyobovatol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HNK | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chloride ion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumanolignan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Magnolia obovata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Magnolia obovata has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Staphylococcus aureus, acute promyelocytic leukemia, angiogenesis, anxiety, anxiety disorder.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acute promyelocytic leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| angiogenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety disorder | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| brain metastases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuroinflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |