Andromeda polifolia
Andromeda polifolia, commonly known as a member of the Ericaceae family, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific subtropical regions. Renowned for its unique leaf structure and potent phytochemical properties, it has been traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments and promote overall holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Andromeda polifolia
- Family: Ericaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ericales and the family Ericaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Andromeda, specifically as the species Andromeda polifolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Ericaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Andromeda | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Andromeda poliifolia, is referred to by various names depending on the region and language. In Portuguese, it is simply called Andromeda, while in Spanish, it is also known as Andromeda. In Poland, the plant is commonly called Modrzewnica zwyczajna, whereas in Belarus, it is referred to as імшарніца, and in Russia, its name is Подбел многолистный.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Andromeda | Wikidata |
| pl | Modrzewnica zwyczajna | Wikidata |
| be | імшарніца | Wikidata |
| ru | Подбел многолистный | Wikidata |
| es | Andromeda | Wikidata |
| se | Alášrássi | Wikidata |
| fi | suokukka | Wikidata |
| hu | közönséges tőzegrozmaring | Wikidata |
| lv | Daudzlapu andromeda | Wikidata |
| uk | андромеда ряснолиста | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally across the diverse landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Furthermore, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The species is also known to inhabit the northern territories of Norway. Overall, these five locations define the primary range for Andromeda poliifolia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Andromeda polifolia has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Li.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cd | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cr | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Li | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ni | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |