Elms
Ulmus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Elms, scientifically known as Ulmus, is a genus of deciduous trees celebrated for their historical significance and medicinal potential. Traditionally, various species have been utilized in herbalism to treat ailments ranging from skin inflammations to digestive issues, offering a rich legacy of ethnobotanical wisdom and diverse therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Ulmaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Elm · Elms
- Scientific synonyms
- Chaetoptelea · Microptelea
Names
Common Names
- elm
- elms
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Olmo
- الدردار
- olmos
German:
- Ulmen
- Ulme
- Effe
- Rusten
- Rüster
- Ulmen
French:
- orme
- Orme
- ormes
- ormes
- Orme
Scientific Names
Accepted name
UlmusSynonyms
- Chaetoptelea
- Microptelea
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales, it is classified under the family Ulmaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Ulmus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Ulmaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ulmus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical presence across various regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark. Additionally, its distribution extends to the territories of Finland and Norway. The species is also documented throughout Great Britain. Finally, its range includes the island of Ireland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ulmus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lupeol, Tricaprin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Lupeol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tricaprin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Lupeol
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Tricaprin
- Archives of biochemistry and biophysics