shadbush

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• juneberry
• serviceberry
• shadbush
• saskatoon berry
• serviceberries

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Amelanchier, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally within the borders of Denmark. Furthermore, its presence is well-documented throughout the landscapes of Finland. The species also extends its reach to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its geographical range includes the mountainous and coastal areas of Norway.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Amelanchier has 3 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, leaf, root.

Fruit

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Leaf

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Root

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Amelanchier has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anthocyanins, Carotenoids, Flavonoids, Triterpenes.

Anthocyanins

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Carotenoids

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Flavonoids

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Triterpenes

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Amelanchier has 5 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Antiviral.

Antibacterial

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Anticancer

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antidiabetic

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antioxidant

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antiviral

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Medicinal Uses

Amelanchier has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fevers, inflammation.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations