Fragaria × ananassa
Fragaria × anañassa, commonly known as the garden strawberry, is more than a delicious fruit. Beyond its culinary popularity, this plant offers therapeutic potential. Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, strawberries possess anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, making them valuable in traditional medicine for supporting immune health and skin vitality.
- Scientific name: Fragaria × ananassa
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Fragaria, specifically the hybrid species Fragaria × ananassa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Fragaria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Fragaria × ananas, exhibits a specific distribution across various regions of Northern Europe. In the northernmost reaches, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Finland and Norway. Moving towards the western territories, the species is also established within the borders of Great Britain and Ireland. Additionally, the plant maintains a presence within the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's occurrence across several key northern European nations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
Chemicals
Fragaria × ananassa has 33 reported phytochemicals identified across 33 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,3-dihydro-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one, 4-methylchalcone, AsA, Bromopropylate, Fe.
- Total chemicals
- 33
- Scientific sources
- 33
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,3-dihydro-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-methylchalcone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AsA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bromopropylate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| agrimoniin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arsenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Fragaria × ananassa has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytoprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Fragaria × ananassa has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include aflatoxin B1, arsenic poisoning, osmotic stresses, salinity.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aflatoxin B1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arsenic poisoning | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osmotic stresses | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salinity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |