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weeping elder

Sambucus pendula · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Weeping elder, scientifically known as Sambucus pendula, is a striking ornamental cultivar prized for its dramatic, pendulous branches. While closely related to the medicinal elderberry, this weeping variety is primarily grown for its sculptural beauty in landscapes, offering lush, cascading foliage that adds elegance to any botanical collection.

Family
Viburnaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Weeping Elder
Scientific synonyms
Sambucus Sieboldiana Var. Pendula · Sambucus Racemosa Var. Pendula · 1 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sambucus pendula

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Dipsacales and the family Viburnaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Sambucus, specifically as the species Sambucus pendula.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Dipsacales
Family Viburnaceae
Genus Sambucus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Within the vast region of Eastern Asia, its presence is quite localized. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the territory of Korea. This indicates that its natural habitat is restricted to this particular part of the continent. Consequently, the distribution of Sambucus pendula is characterized by this single, distinct location.

Region Area
Eastern Asia Korea

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Sambucus pendula has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Sambucus pendula
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Biomedical reports

Chemicals

Sambucus pendula has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Prostaglandin E2, nitric oxide.

Chemicals reported in Sambucus pendula
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Prostaglandin E2 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
nitric oxide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Prostaglandin E2

  1. Biomedical reports

nitric oxide

  1. Biomedical reports

Preparations

Sambucus pendula has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extract from the leaves.

Preparations reported for Sambucus pendula
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Aqueous extract from the leaves 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Aqueous extract from the leaves

  1. Biomedical reports