Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus
Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus, commonly known as sweet osmanthus, is a highly fragrant evergreen shrub cherished in traditional medicine. Renowned for its golden blossoms, it is used to harmonize the stomach, clear heat, and soothe the lungs. Its aromatic essence offers both therapeutic benefits and sensory delight in wellness.
- Scientific name: Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus
- Family: Oleaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Oleaceae and the genus Osmanthus. Specifically, this variety is identified as Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Oleaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Osmanthus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus, is widely recognized across East Asia by several distinct common names reflecting its fragrant orange blossoms. In Japan, it is known as キンモクセイ (kinmokusei), while in Korea, it is referred to as 금목서 (geummokseo). In Chinese-speaking regions, the plant is identified by various names depending on the specific terminology used: it is called 丹桂 (dān guì) in traditional contexts, and is commonly referred to as 金桂花 (jīn guì huā) in both simplified Chinese (zh-hans) and the standard simplified script used in mainland China (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | キンモクセイ | Wikidata |
| zh | 丹桂 | Wikidata |
| ko | 금목서 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 金桂花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 金桂花 | Wikidata |
| ja | 金木犀 | Wikidata |
| ja | 桂花 | Wikidata |
| ja | きんもくせい | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a specific and limited geographical range within East Asia. Its natural distribution is primarily concentrated in the temperate regions of the continent. Specifically, it can be found growing in the country of Japan. Additionally, the species is also native to the Korean peninsula. These two locations represent the primary habitats where this medicinal variety is located.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include corosolic acid, maslinic acid, triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| corosolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maslinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include colorectal cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| colorectal cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |