Prunus leveilleana
Prunus leveilleana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (73 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Prunus leveilleana, scientifically known as Prunus leveilleana, is a significant medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this species offers unique bioactive compounds. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological potential is essential for exploring its role in modern herbal medicine and natural wellness.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Prunus leveilleanaDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several key regions of East Asia. Within China, its distribution spans from the northern reaches of Manchuria to the north-central provinces. It is also widely documented throughout the southeastern parts of the country. Beyond mainland China, the species can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Japan. Finally, its range extends across the Korean Peninsula, solidifying its status as a regional flora.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Prunus leveilleana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include genistein.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| genistein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
genistein
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Prunus leveilleana has 72 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant, Antiangiogenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiatherosclerotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticlimacteric | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiendoccytotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |