Fragaria nilgerrensis
Fragaria nilgerrensis, commonly known as the Nilgiri strawberry, is a rare medicinal plant native to the high-altitude regions of the Western Ghats. Renowned for its unique antioxidant properties, this species is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to support digestive health and alleviate inflammation, offering significant potential for modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Fragaria nilgerrensis
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, specifically being a member of the Rosaceae family. Finally, its taxonomic placement is completed within 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 nilgerrensis, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), Cantonese (zh-hk), and Standard Chinese (zh), it is known as 黄毛草莓 (or 黃毛草莓 in Traditional script). In Japanese (ja), its name is transliterated as フラガリア・ニルゲルレンシス.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 黄毛草莓 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 黃毛草莓 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 黃毛草莓 | Wikidata |
| ja | フラガリア・ニルゲルレンシス | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄毛草莓 | Wikidata |
| ml | ഫ്രഗേറിയ നീൽജെറെൻസിസ് | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黄毛草莓 | Wikidata |
| zh | 锈毛草莓 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白草莓 | Wikidata |
| zh | 草莓 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide and varied geographical distribution across several key regions. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast areas. The species also extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically found within the state of Assam. Furthermore, it can be located throughout the East Himalaya region. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Fragaria nilgerrensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include pelargonidin-3-O-glucoside, pelargonidin-3-O-rutinoside.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pelargonidin-3-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pelargonidin-3-O-rutinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |