Fragaria nubicola
India strawberry
Fragaria nubicola, commonly known as the mountain strawberry, is a charming, low-growing perennial native to the high-altitude forests of South America. Renowned for its tiny, fragrant fruits and delicate white flowers, this resilient species is valued in traditional herbalism for its mild nutritional properties and unique ecological significance.
- Scientific name: Fragaria nubicola
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 nubicola, is referred to by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is known as 西藏草莓 (zh-hans), 西藏草莓 (zh-hant), 西藏草莓 (zh-hk), and 西藏草莓 (zh), while in Japanese, it is called フラガリア・ヌビコラ (ja).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 西藏草莓 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 西藏草莓 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 西藏草莓 | Wikidata |
| zh | 西藏草莓 | Wikidata |
| ja | フラガリア・ヌビコラ | Wikidata |
| bn | বুনো স্ট্রবেরি | Wikidata |
| arz | فراجاريا نوبيكولا | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 西藏草莓 | Wikidata |
| en | India Strawberry | Wikidata |
| en | Himalayan Strawberry | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several key regions of Asia. In Western Asia, its presence can be documented within the country of Afghanistan. Its distribution extends into China, where it is specifically found in the Tibet region. Within the Indian Subcontinent, the species thrives in Assam as well as the East Himalaya. Finally, its geographical reach is further solidified by its widespread occurrence throughout India.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Fragaria nubicola, is a species of wild strawberry that holds potential interest in herbal studies due to the specific properties found within its foliage. While various components of the plant can be utilized, a common method for capturing its bioactive compounds is through the preparation of a leaf extract. This concentrated liquid, derived from the processed greenery, is often studied for its chemical composition and its ability to deliver specific plant metabolites used in traditional or experimental medicinal applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Fragaria nubicola has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Compound 3, compound 1, compound 2, triterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Compound 3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Fragaria nubicola 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 nubicola has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Rheumatoid Arthritis, arthritis, bacterial infections, neuroprotection.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuroprotection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |