Fragaria virginiana virginiana
Fragaria virginiana subsp. virginiana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Fragaria virginiana virginiana, scientifically known as Fragaria virginiana subsp. virginiana, is a perennial herb native to North America. Renowned for its delicate white flowers and nutritious berries, this cultivar is valued in traditional herbalism. It offers antioxidant properties and is frequently utilized in natural wellness and culinary applications.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Virginia strawberry
- wild strawberry
- Common Virginia strawberry
- Common wild strawberry
- Scarlet Strawberry
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Fragaria virginiana subsp. virginianaSynonyms
- Fragaria australis
- Fragaria virginiana f. sibbaldifolia
- Fragaria virginiana var. sibbaldifolia
- Fragaria umbelliformis
- Fragaria virginiana australis
- Fragaria virginiana f. maliformis
- Fragaria virginiana var. hybrida
- Fragaria odora
- Fragaria pauciflora
- Fragaria ovalis var. quinata
- Fragaria prolifica
- Fragaria suksdorfii
- Fragaria truncata
- Fragaria yukonensis
- Fragaria pumila
- Fragaria serotina
- Fragaria sibbaldifolia
- Fragaria michauxiana
- Fragaria multicipita
- Fragaria virginiana var. australis
- Fragaria virginiana var. canadensis
- Fragaria virginiana f. multicipita
- Fragaria viridis var. umbelliformis
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- fraisier des champs
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 Fragaria. Specifically, the taxon is identified as the subspecies virginiana.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Fragaria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several major regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is well-documented within the borders of Denmark, Finland, and Sweden. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species can also be found throughout Germany in Middle Europe. Furthermore, its distribution extends into Southwestern Europe, specifically within the territory of France. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where this subspecies thrives.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Eastern Europe | North European Russia |
| Eastern Europe | Northwest European Russia |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan |
| Eastern Canada | Newfoundland |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Fragaria virginiana subsp. virginiana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Abscisic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-Abscisic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(+)-Abscisic acid
- Natural product communications