Home > Herbs > Viburnum Luzonicum

Luzon viburnum

Viburnum luzonicum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Luzon viburnum, scientifically known as Viburnum luzonicum, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to the Philippines. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional practices to treat ailments such as inflammation, fever, and digestive issues, offering a natural remedy rooted in local ethnobotany.

Family
Viburnaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Luzon Viburnum
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Viburnum luzonicum

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 ordered under Dipsacales and is a member of the family Viburnaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the 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 broad geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its range extends into Eastern Asia, specifically within the island of Taiwan. Moving into the Indo-China region, the species is documented to grow in Vietnam. Finally, its presence reaches into the Malesia region, specifically located in the Maluku islands.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China China Southeast
Eastern Asia Taiwan
Indo-China Vietnam
Malesia Maluku
Malesia Philippines

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Viburnum luzonicum 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 parts reported in Viburnum luzonicum
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Viburnum luzonicum has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include LUZONOSIDE A, LUZONOSIDE B, LUZONOSIDE C, LUZONOSIDE D, Luzonoid E.

Chemicals reported in Viburnum luzonicum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
LUZONOSIDE A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
LUZONOSIDE B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
LUZONOSIDE C 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
LUZONOSIDE D 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Luzonoid E 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Luzonoid F 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Luzonoid G 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
luzonoid A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
luzonoid B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
luzonoid C 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

LUZONOSIDE A

  1. Journal of natural products

LUZONOSIDE B

  1. Journal of natural products

LUZONOSIDE C

  1. Journal of natural products

LUZONOSIDE D

  1. Journal of natural products

Luzonoid E

  1. Journal of natural products

Luzonoid F

  1. Journal of natural products

Luzonoid G

  1. Journal of natural products

luzonoid A

  1. Journal of natural products

luzonoid B

  1. Journal of natural products

luzonoid C

  1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Viburnum luzonicum has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extract of the dried leaves.

Preparations reported for Viburnum luzonicum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Methanol extract of the dried leaves 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Methanol extract of the dried leaves

  1. Journal of natural products