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
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Alnus alnobetula subsp. crispaDistribution
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Subarctic America | Greenland | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Northwest Territories | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Saskatchewan | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Labrador | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | New Brunswick | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Newfoundland | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Nova Scotia | 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.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Betulin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aphidifuge | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |