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Alnus alnobetula subsp. crispa

Alnus alnobetula subsp. crispa · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Alnus alnobetula subsp. crispa, is a versatile shrub native to montane regions. Valued in traditional medicine, its bark and leaves contain bioactive compounds with potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This subspecies plays a crucial role in ecosystem stabilization while offering significant ethnobotanical interest for healing.

Family
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Native range
Northern America
Parts used
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Alnus alnobetula subsp. crispa

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of Subarctic America. It can be found in the icy landscapes of Greenland and throughout the vast Northwest Territories. Within Western Canada, the species is widely distributed across the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Additionally, its presence extends eastward into the province of Manitoba. Together, these locations define the specific geographical range of this particular subspecies.

Region Area
Subarctic America Greenland
Subarctic America Northwest Territories
Western Canada Alberta
Western Canada British Columbia
Western Canada Manitoba
Western Canada Saskatchewan
Eastern Canada Labrador
Eastern Canada New Brunswick
Eastern Canada Newfoundland
Eastern Canada Nova Scotia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Alnus alnobetula subsp. crispa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin.

Chemicals reported in Alnus alnobetula subsp. crispa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Betulin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Betulin

  1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Alnus alnobetula subsp. crispa has 12 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include AntiHIV, Anticarcinomic, Antifeedant, Antiflu, Antiinflammatory.

Activities reported in Alnus alnobetula subsp. crispa
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
AntiHIV 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticarcinomic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antifeedant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiflu 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiinflammatory 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antitumor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiviral 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aphidifuge 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hypolipemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

AntiHIV

  1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic

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Antifeedant

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Antiflu

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiinflammatory

  1. Dr. Duke

Antitumor

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Antiviral

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Aphidifuge

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Cytotoxic

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Hypolipemic

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