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Viburnum ternatum

Viburnum ternatum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Viburnum ternatum, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. Commonly called Blackhaw, this versatile plant is prized for its delicate white spring blooms and striking dark blue berries. It serves as a vital ecological component, providing nourishment for local birds and pollinators.

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

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Viburnum ternatum

Synonyms

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 classified within the order Dipsacales and the family Viburnaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 specific range within the East Asian landscape. Its presence is documented across various regions of China. Specifically, it can be found growing throughout China South-Central. Additionally, the species is distributed across China Southeast. These locations define the primary natural habitat for this medicinal plant.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China China Southeast

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Viburnum ternatum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include LUZONOSIDE A, LUZONOSIDE B, Viburtinoside B, Viburtinoside II, Viburtinoside IV.

Chemicals reported in Viburnum ternatum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
LUZONOSIDE A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
LUZONOSIDE B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Viburtinoside B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Viburtinoside II 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Viburtinoside IV 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

LUZONOSIDE A

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

LUZONOSIDE B

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Viburtinoside B

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Viburtinoside II

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Viburtinoside IV

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Preparations

Viburnum ternatum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include 70% Me2CO extract of the aerial parts.

Preparations reported for Viburnum ternatum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
70% me2co extract of the aerial parts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

70% me2co extract of the aerial parts

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica