Litwinow's Birch
Betula pubescens var. litwinowii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Litwinow's Birch, scientifically known as Betula pubescens var. litwinowii, is a unique botanical variety valued for its therapeutic potential. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to support respiratory health and provide anti-inflammatory benefits, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and healing.
- Family
- Betulaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Litwinow'S Birch · Caucasian Birch
- Scientific synonyms
- Betula Recurvata · Betula Browicziana · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Litwinow's Birch
- Caucasian Birch
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Betula pubescens var. litwinowiiSynonyms
- Betula recurvata
- Betula browicziana
- Betula transcaucasica
- Betula litwinowii
- Betula litwinowii var. recurvata
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. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fagales, falling into the family Betulaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Betula as the specific variety Betula pubescens var. litwinowii.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fagales |
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Betula |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions in Western Asia and the Caucasus. In the Caucasus region, its presence is documented within the North Caucasus. Furthermore, it can be found throughout the Transcaucasus area. Moving into Western Asia, the species is distributed across the territory of Türkiye. Finally, its range extends further south into the country of Iran.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Caucasus | North Caucasus |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus |
| Western Asia | Iran |
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Betula pubescens var. litwinowii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Caryophylla-8(14)-en-5-one.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Caryophylla-8(14)-en-5-one | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Caryophylla-8(14)-en-5-one
- Journal of natural products
Activities
Betula pubescens var. litwinowii has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Journal of natural products
Antifungal
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
Betula pubescens var. litwinowii has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oil.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Essential oil | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Essential oil
- Journal of natural products