Viburnum jucundum
Viburnum jucundum, commonly known as the delightful shrub, is a versatile medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic properties. Rich in bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used to support digestive health and soothe inflammation. Its unique botanical characteristics make it a fascinating subject for both herbalists and modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Viburnum jucundum
- Family: Viburnaceae
- Native range: Northern America
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dipsacales | WCVP |
| Family | Viburnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Viburnum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Viburnum jucundum, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently called the joyful viburnum, while in Spanish, it is known as viburno alegre. In French, the species is identified as viburnum joyeux, and in German, it is referred to as fröhliches viburnum.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
Chemicals
Viburnum jucundum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,3-dihydroamentoflavone, amentoflavone, beta-sitosterol, beta-sitosteryl glucopyranoside, ursolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,3-dihydroamentoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amentoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosteryl glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |