Viburnum lantana
Wayfaring-tree
Viburnum lantana, commonly known as wayside的方式 or wayfaring tree, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to Europe and North Africa. Renowned for its fragrant white blossoms and vibrant red berries, this medicinal plant has historically been utilized in traditional herbalism to support various health functions and promote vitality.
- Scientific name: Viburnum lantana
- Family: Viburnaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Dipsacales and the family Viburnaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Viburnum lantana, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Poland, it is called kalina hordowina, while in Russia, it is referred to as Калина гордовина. In Finland, it goes by the name villaheisi, and in Ukraine, it is known simply as гордовина. Additionally, in Germany, it is commonly called Wolliger Schneeball.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | kalina hordowina | Wikidata |
| ru | Калина гордовина | Wikidata |
| fi | villaheisi | Wikidata |
| uk | гордовина | Wikidata |
| de | Wolliger Schneeball | Wikidata |
| cs | kalina tušalaj | Wikidata |
| os | Нымæткъуы | Wikidata |
| fa | هفتکول | Wikidata |
| bg | черна калина | Wikidata |
| az | Lantana başınağacı | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing throughout Great Britain and Ireland. Its range also extends further north to include the countries of Norway and Sweden. Additionally, the species is present within the landscape of Middle Europe, specifically in Austria. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in diverse northern and central environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Viburnum lantana has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthocyanins, carotenoids, flavonoids, pectins, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pectins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Viburnum lantana has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tumor.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |