Amelanchier alnifolia
Amelanchier alnifolia, commonly known as the Alder-leaf Amelanchier, is a resilient medicinal shrub prized for its therapeutic properties. Rich in bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments. This plant offers significant pharmacological potential, making it a vital subject for modern ethnobotanical research.
- Scientific name: Amelanchier alnifolia
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Amelanchier alnifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, following the order Rosales. Finally, it is a member of the Rosaceae family under the genus Amelanchier.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Amelanchier | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented throughout Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species can also be found across Middle Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the territories of both Germany and the Czechia-Slovakia border region. Consequently, its geographical range spans from the northernmost Scandinavian reaches to the heart of Central Europe.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Northwest European Russia | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Alaska | WCVP |
Chemicals
Amelanchier alnifolia has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, SKB, anthocyanins, flavonols, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SKB | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Amelanchier alnifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Amelanchier alnifolia has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include free radicals, hyperglycemia.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| free radicals | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |