Amelanchier laevis
Allegheny serviceberry
Amelanchier laevis, commonly known as the Smooth Amelanchier, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it offers significant therapeutic benefits, particularly for skin ailments and inflammatory conditions. This botanical treasure serves as a vital resource for holistic wellness and pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Amelanchier laevis
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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 |
Common Names
This plant, Amelanchier laevis, is known by various regional common names across different languages. In Finnish, it is referred to as sirotuomipihlaja, while in Hindi (hsb), it is called Nahi muchownik. In the Netherlands, it goes by the name Drents krentenboompje, and in Swedish, it is known as Kopparhäggmispel. Additionally, in Danish, it is identified as Allegheny-Bærmispel.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fi | sirotuomipihlaja | Wikidata |
| hsb | Nahi muchownik | Wikidata |
| nl | Drents krentenboompje | Wikidata |
| sv | Kopparhäggmispel | Wikidata |
| da | Allegheny-Bærmispel | Wikidata |
| et | Sile toompihlakas | Wikidata |
| nb | Glattblåhegg | Wikidata |
| zh | 平滑唐棣 | Wikidata |
| sv | Crataegus laevis | Wikidata |
| en | Allegheny serviceberry | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Amelanchier laevis, exhibits a specific range across the landscape of Eastern Canada. Its presence is well-documented throughout the province of New Brunswick. Furthermore, it can be found growing in the coastal regions of Newfoundland. The species also inhabits parts of Nova Scotia and the island of Prince Edward Island. Finally, its geographical distribution extends inland to include the province of Ontario.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Canada | New Brunswick | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Newfoundland | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Nova Scotia | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Prince Edward I. | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Minnesota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Wisconsin | WCVP |
Activities
Amelanchier laevis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Estrogenic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Estrogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |