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Alnus incana subsp. rugosa

Alnus incana subsp. rugosa · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (15 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Alnus incana subsp. rugosa, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to North American wetlands. Often called Speckled Alder, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally utilized by Indigenous cultures, its bark and leaves possess bioactive compounds with potential antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a subject of medicinal interest.

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Native range
Europe
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Alnus incana subsp. rugosa

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad presence across several key regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its range extends through the landscapes of Denmark and Sweden. Moving southward, the species is also well-established within the territories of Middle Europe. Specifically, it can be found growing in the countries of Germany and Poland. Furthermore, its geographical distribution continues through the Czechia-Slovakia region.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Poland
Subarctic America Nunavut
Western Canada Manitoba
Western Canada Saskatchewan
Eastern Canada Labrador
Eastern Canada New Brunswick

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

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

Chemicals reported in Alnus incana subsp. rugosa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Betulin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Betulin

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Activities

Alnus incana subsp. rugosa 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 incana subsp. rugosa
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

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Anticarcinomic

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Antifeedant

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Antiflu

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Antiinflammatory

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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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