Sambucus australis
Sambucus australis, commonly known as the Australian elderberry, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to various regions. Renowned for its potent antioxidant properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional remedies to support immune health, combat inflammation, and soothe respiratory ailments through its nutrient-rich berries and therapeutic flowers.
- Scientific name: Sambucus australis
- Family: Viburnaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Dipsacales and the family Viburnaceae. Finally, its taxonomic hierarchy concludes within 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 australis, is referred to by various regional names depending on the language. In Icelandic, it is called Suðuryllir, while in Persian, it is known as آقطی جنوبی, and in Chinese, it is identified as 南美接骨木.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| is | Suðuryllir | Wikidata |
| fa | آقطی جنوبی | Wikidata |
| zh | 南美接骨木 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several regions of Southern South America. It can be found growing throughout Paraguay and Uruguay, extending into the northeastern parts of Argentina. Within the borders of Brazil, its presence is noted in both the Southeast and the South. These specific locations highlight its ability to thrive in diverse subtropical environments across the continent. Consequently, the geographical range of Sambucus australis spans multiple countries in the southern portion of the hemisphere.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sambucus australis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include IL-10, Ursolic acid, chlorogenic acid, nitric oxide, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| IL-10 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nitric oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sambucus australis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sambucus australis has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include blood glucose, cardiovascular disease, lipids, metabolic syndrome, obesity.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| blood glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lipids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metabolic syndrome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |