Syringa vulgaris
Syringa vulgaris, commonly known as lilac, is a beloved deciduous shrub celebrated for its fragrant, bell-shaped blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, various traditional medicinal practices have utilized its leaves and flowers to treat ailments such as inflammation, coughs, and skin irritations, highlighting its multifaceted value in botanical wellness.
- Scientific name: Syringa vulgaris
- Family: Oleaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Oleaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Syringa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Oleaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Syringa | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species is also established in Austria and Belgium. Additionally, its presence extends into the Czechia-Slovakia region. These locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive across diverse European landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
Chemicals
Syringa vulgaris has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include oleuropein, verbascoside, acteoside, demethyloleuropein, echinacoside.
- Total chemicals
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oleuropein | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| verbascoside | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acteoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| demethyloleuropein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| echinacoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| framoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iridoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ligstroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neooleuropein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Syringa vulgaris has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Syringa vulgaris has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include apoptosis, edema, free radicals, inflammation, spinal cord injury.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| free radicals | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spinal cord injury | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spinal cord trauma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |