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Storax

Styrax · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Storax, scientifically known as Styrax, is a versatile medicinal plant prized for its aromatic resin. Historically used in traditional medicine, it possesses potent antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and expectorant properties. Often derived from the bark, this resin serves as a valuable remedy for respiratory ailments and skin irritations across various cultures.

Family
Styracaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Snowbells
Scientific synonyms
Benzoina · Cypellium · 9 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Styrax

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Estoraques y árboles de benjuí

German:

  • Storaxbäume

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ericales, it is classified under the family Styracaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Styrax.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Ericales
Family Styracaceae
Genus Styrax

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several Mediterranean regions. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of France. Its presence extends into Southeastern Europe, where it is native to Albania. The species is also well-established in the country of Greece. Furthermore, it is located in Italy and on the island of Kriti.

Region Area
Southwestern Europe France
Southeastern Europe Albania
Southeastern Europe Greece
Southeastern Europe Italy
Southeastern Europe Kriti
Southeastern Europe Türkiye-in-Europe
Southeastern Europe NW. Balkan Pen.
West Tropical Africa Guinea
Western Indian Ocean Mauritius
Western Asia Cyprus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Styrax has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulonic acid, Epibetulinic acid, Lignans, Maslinic acid, Terpenoids.

Chemicals reported in Styrax
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Betulonic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Epibetulinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lignans 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Maslinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Terpenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
betulinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
oleanonic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Betulonic acid

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Epibetulinic acid

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Lignans

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Maslinic acid

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Terpenoids

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

betulinic acid

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

oleanonic acid

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Activities

Styrax has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antiphlogistic, Antiseptic.

Activities reported in Styrax
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiphlogistic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiseptic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Analgesic

  1. Ceska a Slovenska farmacie : casopis Ceske farmaceuticke spolecnosti a Slovenske farmaceuticke spolecnosti

Antiphlogistic

  1. Ceska a Slovenska farmacie : casopis Ceske farmaceuticke spolecnosti a Slovenske farmaceuticke spolecnosti

Antiseptic

  1. Ceska a Slovenska farmacie : casopis Ceske farmaceuticke spolecnosti a Slovenske farmaceuticke spolecnosti

Conditions

Styrax has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cardiovascular diseases.

Conditions investigated for Styrax
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Cardiovascular diseases 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cardiovascular diseases

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Preparations

Styrax has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Styrax extract.

Preparations reported for Styrax
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Styrax extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Styrax extract

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology