Fragaria chiloensis
Beach strawberry
Fragaria chiloensis, commonly known as the Chiloe strawberry, is a native Chilean plant prized for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, it is traditionally used to support digestive health and reduce inflammation. This wild berry offers a potent natural remedy within South American traditional medicine.
- Scientific name: Fragaria chiloensis
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Fragaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Fragaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Fragaria chiloensis, is referred to by various names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called the Chile-Erdbeere, while in English, it is commonly known as the Beach Strawberry. It is identified as Земляника чилийская in Russian, as Chilska słynica in Danish/Sorbian, and is called chilenmansiikka in Finnish.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Chile-Erdbeere | Wikidata |
| pam | Beach Strawberry | Wikidata |
| ru | Земляника чилийская | Wikidata |
| dsb | Chilska słynica | Wikidata |
| fi | chilenmansikka | Wikidata |
| hsb | Chilska truskalca | Wikidata |
| bg | чилийска ягода | Wikidata |
| da | Chilejordbær | Wikidata |
| lv | Čīles zemene | Wikidata |
| zh | 智利草莓 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a remarkably wide and unconventional geographical distribution across various global regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted in countries such as Denmark and Norway. Moving across the ocean, it is also found within the North-Central Pacific, specifically in Hawaii. Its range extends into Western Canada, where it inhabits the coastal areas of British Columbia. Finally, the species is documented within the Northwestern U.S.A., particularly in the state of Oregon.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Washington | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina South | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Fragaria chiloensis, is characterized by its distinctive foliage, as the leaves serve as a primary component of its morphological structure. These leaves are typically trifoliate, meaning they are composed of three leaflets, and they play a vital role in the plant's ability to perform photosynthesis and support its medicinal properties. In various traditional applications, the leaves are often the part of the plant harvested for their biological activities.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Fragaria chiloensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Fragaria chiloensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include metabolic syndrome.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| metabolic syndrome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |