Sambucus adnata
Sambucus adnata, commonly known as the Adnate Elderberry, is a distinctive shrub native to specific high-altitude regions. Renowned for its medicinal properties, this plant contains bioactive compounds valued in traditional herbalism. It serves as a vital subject for botanical study, offering potential therapeutic benefits for supporting immune health.
- Scientific name: Sambucus adnata
- Family: Viburnaceae
- 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 Dipsacales, it is classified under the family Viburnaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Sambucus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dipsacales | WCVP |
| Family | Viburnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sambucus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sambucus adnata, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Arabic, it is called خمان متلاحم الأجزاء, while in Icelandic, it is known as Asíudvergyllir. Its names in Chinese also share a consistent identity, being identified as 贴生接骨木 across the zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn language codes.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | خمان متلاحم الأجزاء | Wikidata |
| zh | 贴生接骨木 | Wikidata |
| is | Asíudvergyllir | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 贴生接骨木 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 贴生接骨木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 血满草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across various regions within China. It can be found growing in the South-Central parts of the country. Additionally, its range extends northward into the Inner Mongolia region. The species is also documented in the North-Central areas of China. Finally, it inhabits the high-altitude territories of both Qinghai and Tibet.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sambucus adnata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lariciresinol, ursolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lariciresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sambucus adnata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, rheumatism.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |