Viburnum tinus
Laurustinus
Viburnum tinus, commonly known as Laurustinus, is a versatile evergreen shrub prized for its glossy foliage and fragrant white blooms. Beyond its ornamental appeal, this hardy plant holds traditional medicinal value, often utilized in herbal remedies for its potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and soothing properties in various botanical applications.
- Scientific name: Viburnum tinus
- Family: Viburnaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Dipsacales and placed in the family Viburnaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in 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, known scientifically as Viburnum tinus, is referred to by various common names across different languages and cultures. In Esperanto, it is called laŭro-viburno, while in Polish, it is known as kaliina wawrzynowata. In Hebrew, the plant is called מוֹרָן הַחוֹרֶשׁ, and in Catalan, it is referred to as marfull. Additionally, in Finnish, it is commonly known as laakeriheisi.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| eo | Laŭro-viburno | Wikidata |
| pl | kalina wawrzynowata | Wikidata |
| he | מורן החורש | Wikidata |
| ca | marfull | Wikidata |
| fi | laakeriheisi | Wikidata |
| co | Arbitru muntaninu | Wikidata |
| de | Lorbeerblättriger Schneeball | Wikidata |
| cs | kalina modroplodá | Wikidata |
| io | Tinlauro | Wikidata |
| az | Həmişəyaşıl başınağacı | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence is noted within the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it is also found throughout parts of Southwestern Europe. Specific locations within this southern region include the Balearic Islands, Corsica, and mainland France. Consequently, the distribution of Viburnum tinus stretches from the Atlantic coasts to the warmer Mediterranean landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
Chemicals
Viburnum tinus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include oleanolic acid, scopoletin 7-O-beta-D-sophoroside, suspensolide A, viburtinoside A, viburtinoside B.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopoletin 7-O-beta-D-sophoroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| suspensolide A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| viburtinoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| viburtinoside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |