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Viburnum jucundum

Viburnum jucundum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Viburnum jucundum, is a remarkable medicinal shrub valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned for its antioxidant richness, this plant is traditionally utilized to support respiratory health and alleviate inflammation. Understanding its unique botanical profile offers valuable insights into its potential role in natural wellness.

Family
Viburnaceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Viburnum jucundum

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Gorgojo
  • Palo canohuatch

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

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

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

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution that spans across parts of North and Central America. In Mexico, it can be found inhabiting both the Southwest and Southeast regions of the country. Its range extends southward into Central America, where it is documented in Guatemala. Furthermore, the species is also present within the borders of El Salvador. Together, these locations define the natural habitat where this medicinal species thrives.

Region Area
Mexico Mexico Southwest
Mexico Mexico Southeast
Central America El Salvador
Central America Guatemala

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Viburnum jucundum is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, exhibiting a robust and permanent structure. It is an independent organism, functioning without parasitic dependencies, and maintains a strictly terrestrial existence, lacking aquatic or epiphytic tendencies. The plant is fundamentally self-supporting in its structural habit, showing no characteristics of a climber, liana, or vine.

Aquatic :
terrestrial
Climber :
self-supporting
Epiphyte :
terrestrial
Growth form :
tree
Parasite :
independent
Woodiness :
woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Viburnum jucundum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,3-dihydroamentoflavone, Amentoflavone, BETA-SITOSTEROL, Ursolic acid, beta-sitosteryl glucopyranoside.

Chemicals reported in Viburnum jucundum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
2,3-dihydroamentoflavone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Amentoflavone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
BETA-SITOSTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ursolic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
beta-sitosteryl glucopyranoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

2,3-dihydroamentoflavone

  1. Planta medica

Amentoflavone

  1. Planta medica

BETA-SITOSTEROL

  1. Planta medica

Ursolic acid

  1. Planta medica

beta-sitosteryl glucopyranoside

  1. Planta medica