Amelanchier ovalis
Amelanchier ovalis, commonly known as the velvet leaf shrub, is a versatile medicinal plant prized in traditional healing. Renowned for its potent antioxidant properties, it is frequently utilized to treat skin inflammations and digestive ailments. Its unique biochemical profile offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research and therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Amelanchier ovalis
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae, it is classified 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Amelanchier ovalis, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Russian, it is called Ирга круглолистная, while in French, it is known as Amélanchiier à feuilles ovales. It is identified as Քարազկեռի կլորատերև in Armenian, as corner in Catalan, and as szirti fanyarka in Hungarian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Ирга круглолистная | Wikidata |
| fr | Amélanchier à feuilles ovales | Wikidata |
| hy | Քարազկեռի կլորատերև | Wikidata |
| ca | corner | Wikidata |
| hu | szirti fanyarka | Wikidata |
| de | Gewöhnliche Felsenbirne | Wikidata |
| az | Girdəyarpaq irqa | Wikidata |
| lt | Paprastoji medlieva | Wikidata |
| hsb | Prawy muchownik | Wikidata |
| nl | Europees krentenboompje | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Norway. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found in the mountainous landscapes of Austria. Its distribution continues through central territories including Belgium and the regions of Czechia-Slovakia. Finally, the plant is also widely recognized as part of the natural flora in Germany.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Amelancier ovalis, is characterized by its distinct fruit development, specifically the production of a small, fleshy berry. These berries serve as a key botanical feature of the species and are often the part of the plant most scrutinized for their specific medicinal properties or chemical constituents.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| berry | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Amelanchier ovalis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include p-hydroxybenzoic.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| p-hydroxybenzoic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Amelanchier ovalis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Amelanchier ovalis has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, aging, cancer, cardiovascular diseases.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Parkinson's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |