Tilia tomentosa
Tilia argentea
Tilia tomentosa, commonly known as the Silver Linden, is a deciduous tree prized for its fragrant, pale-yellow flowers. Renowned in herbal medicine, its blossoms are used to brew soothing teas that alleviate stress, reduce fever, and support digestive health, offering a gentle, calming remedy for various ailments.
- Scientific name: Tilia tomentosa
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malvales, falling within the family Malvaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Tilia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tilia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Tilia tomentoosa, is referred to by various common names across different Chinese linguistic contexts. In Simplified Chinese, it is called 银毛椴 (zh-hans) and is also known by the same name in Mainland China (zh-cn), Singapore (zh-sg), and Hong Kong (zh-hk). In Traditional Chinese, the name is written as 銀毛椴 (zh-hant).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 银毛椴 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 銀毛椴 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 銀毛椴 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 银毛椴 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 银毛椴 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 銀毛椴 | Wikidata |
| pl | lipa srebrzysta | Wikidata |
| eu | Ezki ilauntsu | Wikidata |
| fr | tilleul argenté | Wikidata |
| ru | Липа пушистая | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, it can be found specifically within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is well-established in Germany and Austria. Its presence continues through the central territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant extends into Hungary.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Tilia tomentoosa, is characterized by its distinct reproductive structures that are highly valued for their aromatic properties. The inflorescences typically consist of small clusters of flowers that emit a sweet, pleasing scent, making them a primary component in herbal preparations. A defining feature of this species is the presence of prominent, leaf-like bracts that subtend the flower clusters, serving to protect the developing reproductive organs and aiding in the plant's overall identification.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflorescences | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Tilia tomentosa has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kaempferol, apigenin, ellagic acid, ka, kaempferol-3-O-glucoside.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ka | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-3-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maslinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-3-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tilia tomentosa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anxiolytic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tilia tomentosa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anxiolytic, sedative.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |