Sambucus williamsii
Sambucus williamsii whole
Sambucus williamsii, commonly known as the Williams Elderberry, is a distinctive deciduous shrub native to East Asia. Renowned for its delicate, creamy-white flower clusters and dark berries, this species is valued in traditional herbal medicine for its potential antioxidant properties and its role in supporting overall immune health.
- Scientific name: Sambucus williamsii
- Family: Viburnaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Dipsacales. Finally, it falls into the family Viburnaceae and is situated 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 williamsii, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is known as 接骨木 (zh), 接骨木 (zh-tw), 接骨木 (lzh), and 接骨木 (zh-cn), while in Korean, it is called 딱총나무 (ko).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 接骨木 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 接骨木 | Wikidata |
| lzh | 接骨木 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 接骨木 | Wikidata |
| ko | 딱총나무 | Wikidata |
| zh | 接骨木叶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 接骨木花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 续骨草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 木蒴藋 | Wikidata |
| zh | 扦扦活 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across the vast territories of northern Asia. Its distribution includes several key regions within Siberia, such as Buryatiya, Chitа, and Irkutsk. It also extends further north into the expansive landscapes of Yakutiya. Additionally, the species can be located within the Russian Far East, specifically in the Amur region. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various Siberian and Far Eastern environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sambucus williamsii, contains various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. Specifically, the twigs and the stem bark are the primary parts harvested for their bioactive properties. The twigs are often collected to prepare infusions, while the stem bark is valued for its unique chemical constituents, both of which contribute to the plant's overall therapeutic potential.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| twigs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sambucus williamsii has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Medioresinol, (+)-pinoresinol, flavonoids, glochidioboside, glycosides.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-Medioresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-pinoresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glochidioboside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lariciresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sugars | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sambucus williamsii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sambucus williamsii has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, Candida albicans, acute lung injury, antidiabetic, antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acute lung injury | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood circulation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| femoral fracture | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fracture healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteogenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |