Taitung viburnum
Viburnum taitoense · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Taitung viburnum, scientifically known as Viburnum taitoense, is a distinctive shrub native to Taiwan's mountainous regions. Renowned for its striking white floral clusters and medicinal properties, it is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies. This resilient plant offers significant ethnobotanical value, providing insights into regional biodiversity and traditional healing practices.
- Family
- Viburnaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Taitung Viburnum
- Scientific synonyms
- Viburnum Tubulosum
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Taitung viburnum
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Viburnum taitoenseSynonyms
- Viburnum tubulosum
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is categorized within the order Dipsacales and the family Viburnaceae. Finally, it is classified 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 is primarily found within the specific regions of Southeast China. Its natural range is concentrated in these southern territories, where it thrives in local ecosystems. In addition to mainland China, the species is also distributed across Eastern Asia. Specifically, it can be located on the island of Taiwan. Consequently, its geographical presence is defined by these distinct East Asian locations.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Viburnum taitoense has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include triterpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| triterpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
triterpenoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology