Viburnum odoratissimum
Viburnum odoratissimum, commonly known as Sweet Viburnum, is a versatile evergreen shrub prized for its lush foliage and fragrant white blooms. Beyond its ornamental appeal, various species in the Viburnum genus are studied for their bioactive compounds, offering potential therapeutic properties in traditional medicine and modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Viburnum odoratissimum
- Family: Viburnaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Dipsacales, it is a member of the family Viburnaceae. It is further identified by its specific 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, Viburnum odoratissimum, is known by a variety of common names across different languages and regions. In Mandarin Chinese, it is referred to as 珊瑚树, while in Taiwan, the traditional characters 珊瑚樹 are used. Its Japanese name is サンゴジュ, and in Cantonese, it is called 早禾樹. Additionally, in Armenian, the plant is known as Բռնչի բուրումնավետ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 珊瑚树 | Wikidata |
| ja | サンゴジュ | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 珊瑚樹 | Wikidata |
| yue | 早禾樹 | Wikidata |
| hy | Բռնչի բուրումնավետ | Wikidata |
| ko | 산호수 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 珊瑚树 | Wikidata |
| szy | nipaluma-kalemet | Wikidata |
| zh | 极香荚蒾 | Wikidata |
| zh | 早禾树 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within China. It can be found throughout China South-Central and the northern reaches of China North-Central. Additionally, its habitat extends to the tropical island of Hainan and the lush landscapes of China Southeast. Beyond the mainland, the species is also documented in Eastern Asia, specifically within Taiwan. These diverse locations highlight the wide regional presence of Viburnum odoratissimum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Viburnum odoratissimum, features distinct morphological characteristics in its primary components. The leaves are typically large, ovate, and possess serrated margins, providing a lush, green canopy that serves as a vital part of its structure. Additionally, the flowers emerge in dense, fragrant clusters, often blooming in late spring or early summer to attract pollinators and contribute to the plant's overall medicinal and aesthetic profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Viburnum odoratissimum has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-epi-vibsanin G, Vibsanin B, aldovibsanin B, aldovibsanin C, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-epi-vibsanin G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vibsanin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aldovibsanin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aldovibsanin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neovibsanin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vibsanin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |