Actaea rubra
Actaea rubra · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (24 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Actaea rubra, scientifically known as Actaea rubra, is a perennial herb native to North American woodlands. Often called Red Baneberry, this striking plant is characterized by its distinctive clusters of bright red berries. While historically used in traditional medicine, it is highly toxic and requires extreme caution.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Actaea rubraDistribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several high-latitude regions of the globe. In Northern Europe, its distribution includes the territories of Finland and Norway. Moving across the ocean, it is also found throughout various parts of Subarctic America. Specifically, it can be located in the state of Alaska. Furthermore, its range extends into the Canadian territories of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Alaska | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Nunavut | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Northwest Territories | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Yukon | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Saskatchewan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Actaea rubra has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Protoanemonin, Ranunculin.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Protoanemonin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ranunculin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Actaea rubra has 22 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antibiotic, Antileukemic, Antimitotic, Antimutagenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibiotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimitotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiseptic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candidicide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |