Crataegus azarolus var. aronia
Crataegus azarolus var. aronia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Crataegus azarolus var. aronia, is a resilient medicinal shrub valued for its therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional herbalism, this variety offers potent antioxidant benefits. Its berries and foliage are often utilized to support cardiovascular health, aid digestion, and provide natural anti-inflammatory effects in various treatments.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Fruit · Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Crataegus Azarolus Subsp. Aronia · Crataegus Azarolus Var. Dentata · 14 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Crataegus azarolus var. aroniaSynonyms
- Crataegus azarolus subsp. aronia
- Crataegus azarolus var. dentata
- Mespilus aronia
- Crataegus orientalis var. aronia
- Crataegus × ruscinonensis var. aronioides
- Crataegus azarolus var. rotundiloba
- Crataegus aronia
- Crataegus aronia
- Crataegus azarolus var. minuta
- Crataegus azarolus var. chrysoclada
- Crataegus chrysoclada
- Crataegus azarolus var. hastata
- Crataegus chrysoclada
- Crataegus azarolus var. kurdistanica
- Crataegus aronia var. dentata
- Crataegus aronia var. minuta
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, it is classified under the family Rosaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Crataegus, specifically the variety aronia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Crataegus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range spanning across several regions of the Mediterranean basin. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is documented in Italy and the island of Sicilia. It is also found within the same European region on the island of Kriti. Furthermore, the species extends into the European portion of Türkiye. Finally, its distribution reaches into Northern Africa, specifically within the borders of Algeria.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe |
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Libya |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus |
| Western Asia | Cyprus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Crataegus azarolus var. aronia has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fruit
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Leaf
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Chemicals
Crataegus azarolus var. aronia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Proanthocyanidins, Flavonoids, PAS.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Proanthocyanidins | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PAS | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Proanthocyanidins
- Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS
- BMC research notes
Flavonoids
- Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS
PAS
- BMC research notes
Activities
Crataegus azarolus var. aronia has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Cytotoxic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Conditions
Crataegus azarolus var. aronia has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cardiovascular disease.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular disease | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cardiovascular disease
- Natural product communications
Preparations
Crataegus azarolus var. aronia has 3 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include A decoction of leaves and unripe fruits, Water-soluble extracts, aqueous extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| A decoction of leaves and unripe fruits | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Water-soluble extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aqueous extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
A decoction of leaves and unripe fruits
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Water-soluble extracts
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Aqueous extract
- Journal of ethnopharmacology