Wisteria floribunda
Wisteria floribunda · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (27 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Wisteria floribunda, is a stunning climbing woody vine celebrated for its cascading, fragrant blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds significant roles in traditional herbal practices. Exploring its botanical properties reveals fascinating connections between its aesthetic elegance and its potential therapeutic applications in natural medicine.
- Family
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- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Wisteria floribundaDistribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution that spans across both Eastern Asia and North America. In its native Eastern Asian range, it can be found growing in Japan, Korea, and the Ogasawara-shotto islands. Its presence extends across the ocean to the North-Central United States, specifically within the state of Illinois. Additionally, the species has established itself in the Southeastern United States, notably in Alabama. This broad dispersal demonstrates the plant's ability to adapt to diverse environments across different continents.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Ogasawara-shoto | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Arkansas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Maryland | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Tennessee | WCVP |
Chemicals
Wisteria floribunda has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin, betulinic acid.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Betulin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Wisteria floribunda has 23 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiedemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiflu | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seed extracts | Biological chemistry Hoppe-Seyler (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |