Viburnum ternatum
Viburnum ternatum, commonly known as blackhaw, is a versatile deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. Valued in traditional medicine, its bark and berries are utilized for their antioxidant properties and ability to support digestive health. This resilient plant thrives in woodland understories, offering both ecological and therapeutic benefits.
- Scientific name: Viburnum ternatum
- Family: Viburnaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | 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 ternatum, is known by several different common names depending on the language and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 三叶荚蒾, 对叶油麻叶, and 三出叶荚蒾.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 三叶荚蒾 | Wikidata |
| zh | 对叶油麻叶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 三出叶荚蒾 | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as bladdernut, is utilized in herbal practices primarily through its aerial parts. These above-ground components include the leafy green foliage, the woody stems, and the distinctive, papery bladder-like fruit capsules that give the species its name. When preparing medicinal extracts or infusions, these aerial parts are harvested to capture the various bioactive compounds contained within the leaves and reproductive structures.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Viburnum ternatum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include luzonoside A, luzonoside B, viburtinoside B, viburtinoside II, viburtinoside IV.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| luzonoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luzonoside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| viburtinoside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| viburtinoside II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| viburtinoside IV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |