Viburnum awabuki
Viburnum awabuki · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Viburnum awaubuki, is an evergreen shrub celebrated for its ornamental beauty and potential medicinal properties. Often found in East Asian landscapes, this resilient plant offers unique phytochemical benefits. Exploring its traditional uses provides insight into its role in natural wellness and holistic botanical healing practices.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Viburnum awabukiDistribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout various regions of Eastern Asia. Its natural range includes the islands of Japan and the Nansei-shotō archipelago. Additionally, it can be found growing across the Korean Peninsula. The species also extends its presence southward into Taiwan. Together, these locations define the specific geographical footprint of Viburnum awabuki.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Korea |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Viburnum awabuki has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
Viburnum awabuki has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extracts of the leaves and twigs.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol extracts of the leaves and twigs | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanol extracts of the leaves and twigs
- Journal of natural products