Amelanchier spicata
Amelanchier × spicata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Amelanchier spicata, scientifically known as Amelanchier × spicata, is a unique medicinal hybrid celebrated for its potent therapeutic properties. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, this plant offers significant potential in traditional healing practices, particularly for addressing inflammatory conditions and supporting overall wellness through its natural botanical strength.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Amelanchier spicata
- running chuckleypear
- running juneberry
- running serviceberry
- thicket shadbush
- Low Juneberry
- garden shadblow
- low serviceberry
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Amelanchier × spicataSynonyms
- Crataegus × spicata
- Amelancus × spicata
- Amelanchier canadensis var. spicata
- Amelanchier canadensis subsp. spicata
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Amelanchier spicata
German:
- Amelanchier spicata
- Besen-Felsenbirne
- Besen-Felsenbirne
- ausläufertreibende Felsenbirne
- ährige Felsenbirne
French:
- Amelanchier spicata
- amélanchier en épis
- amélanchier en épis
- amélanchier
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, it falls under the family Rosaceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Amelanchier.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Amelanchier |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Amelanchier × spicata has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Chemicals
Amelanchier × spicata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, Hyperoside, Neochlorogenic acid, RUTIN, quercitrin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CHLOROGENIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hyperoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neochlorogenic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CHLOROGENIC ACID
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Hyperoside
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Neochlorogenic acid
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
RUTIN
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
quercitrin
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)