Corylus americana
Corylus americana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Moderate (144 studies) · ★★★☆☆
Corylus americana, scientifically known as Corylus americana, is the American hazelnut, a resilient deciduous shrub native to North America. Valued for its protein-rich nuts, this plant plays a vital role in forest ecosystems. Historically utilized in traditional medicine, it offers significant nutritional benefits and serves as a versatile woodland species.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Corylus americanaDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across various regions of North America. In Western Canada, its presence is noted within the provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Moving toward the east, the species can be found throughout Ontario and Québec. Additionally, the plant extends into the North-Central United States, specifically inhabiting Illinois. These diverse locations highlight the wide natural range of Corylus americana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Saskatchewan | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Minnesota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | North Dakota | WCVP |
Chemicals
Corylus americana has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-hydroxy benzoic acid, Gallic acid, Vanillic acid, caffeic acid, protocatechuic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 4-hydroxy benzoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vanillic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protocatechuic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
4-hydroxy benzoic acid
- Dr. Duke
Gallic acid
- Dr. Duke
Vanillic acid
- Dr. Duke
caffeic acid
- Dr. Duke
protocatechuic acid
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Corylus americana has 139 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allelopathic, Allergenic, Alpha-Glucosidase-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Glucosidase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiLegionella | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiMRSA | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |