Sambucus sieboldiana
Sambucus sieboldiana, commonly known as Siebold's elderberry, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to East Asia. Renowned for its fragrant white blossoms and dark, nutrient-rich berries, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to support immune function, reduce inflammation, and alleviate symptoms of seasonal respiratory ailments.
- Scientific name: Sambucus sieboldiana
- Family: Viburnaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Dipsacales and the family Viburnaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Sambucus as the species Sambucus sieboldiana.
| 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 sieboldiana, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Japanese, it is called ニワトコ, while in Korean, it is known as 덧나무. It holds the name Japansrauðyllir in Icelandic and is called Կտտկենի Զիբոլդի in Armenian. Additionally, in Estonian, this medicinal species is referred to as jaapani leeder.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ニワトコ | Wikidata |
| ko | 덧나무 | Wikidata |
| is | Japansrauðyllir | Wikidata |
| hy | Կտտկենի Զիբոլդի | Wikidata |
| et | jaapani leeder | Wikidata |
| zh | 無梗接骨木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 无梗接骨木 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several distinct regions of the Northern Hemisphere. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted within Great Britain. Moving toward the Russian Far East, it is found inhabiting both the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin. The species is also widely distributed throughout Eastern Asia, specifically throughout Japan. Finally, its range extends across the Korean Peninsula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sambucus sieboldiana, is characterized by its structural development where the stems serve as the primary support for its spreading habit. These woody stems provide the necessary framework to elevate the foliage and flower clusters, facilitating optimal light absorption and reproductive success. In many medicinal applications of the Sambucus genus, the structural integrity and the vascular components within the stems are essential for the transport of nutrients throughout the entire organism.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sambucus sieboldiana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coniferyl alcohol, vanillic acid, vanillin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coniferyl alcohol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vanillic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vanillin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sambucus sieboldiana has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bone resorption.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bone resorption | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |