Crataegus maximowiczii
Crataegus maximowiczii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Crataegus maximowiczii, scientifically known as Crataegus maximowiczii, is a versatile medicinal shrub prized in traditional practices. Renowned for its cardioprotective properties, it is frequently utilized to support heart health and regulate blood pressure. This botanical specimen offers rich antioxidant benefits, making it a significant subject in ethnopharmacology.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Mespilus Sanguinea Var. Villosa · Crataegus Maximowiczii Var. Ninganensis · 3 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Crataegus maximowicziiSynonyms
- Mespilus sanguinea var. villosa
- Crataegus maximowiczii var. ninganensis
- Crataegus sanguinea var. villosa
- Crataegus altaica var. villosa
- Crataegus beipiaogensis
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 Crataegus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Crataegus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range that stretches across various regions of Northern Asia. In Eastern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within Central European Russia. Moving eastward into Siberia, the species can be found in the territories of Buryatiya, Chita, and Irkutsk. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the Russian Far East, particularly within the Amur region. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive across significant stretches of the Russian landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Crataegus maximowiczii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anthocyanins, Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthocyanins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anthocyanins
- Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB
Flavonoids
- Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB