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leather-leaf viburnum

Viburnum erosum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Leather-leaf viburnum, scientifically known as Viburnum erosum, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to North American woodlands. Valued for its glossy, dark foliage and fragrant white blossoms, it serves as a vital ecological resource. This hardy plant supports diverse pollinators and provides essential cover for local wildlife in various habitats.

Family
Viburnaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Stem
Common names
Beech Viburnum · Leather-Leaf Viburnum
Scientific synonyms
Viburnum Erosum F. Taquetii · Viburnum Taquetii · 21 more

Names

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Viburnum erosum

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Dipsacales, it is classified under the family Viburnaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Viburnum.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Dipsacales WCVP
Family Viburnaceae WCVP
Genus Viburnum WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in East Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Its range extends beyond the mainland to include the island nation of Japan. Additionally, the species is naturally distributed throughout Korea. Together, these locations highlight the plant's presence across diverse landscapes in Eastern Asia.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China China North-Central WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
Eastern Asia Japan WCVP
Eastern Asia Korea WCVP
Eastern Asia Taiwan WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Viburnum erosum, is characterized by its woody architecture, where the stems serve as the primary structural foundation for the shrub. These stems facilitate the upward growth of the plant and provide the necessary support for the leaves and flowering clusters. Additionally, the stems function as a vital transport system, moving water, nutrients, and essential medicinal compounds throughout the organism to ensure its overall health and vitality.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
stem Archives of pharmacal research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Viburnum erosum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Pinoresinol, (+)-Syringaresinol, (-)-Dehydrodiconiferyl Alcohol, Dihydrodehydrodiconiferyl alcohol, Icariside E4.

Chemicals reported in Viburnum erosum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(+)-Pinoresinol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(+)-Syringaresinol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(-)-Dehydrodiconiferyl Alcohol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Dihydrodehydrodiconiferyl alcohol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Icariside E4 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Vibsanol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(+)-Pinoresinol

  1. Archives of pharmacal research

(+)-Syringaresinol

  1. Archives of pharmacal research

(-)-Dehydrodiconiferyl Alcohol

  1. Archives of pharmacal research

Dihydrodehydrodiconiferyl alcohol

  1. Archives of pharmacal research

Icariside E4

  1. Archives of pharmacal research

Vibsanol

  1. Archives of pharmacal research

Activities

Viburnum erosum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Neuroprotective.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Neuroprotective Archives of pharmacal research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆