Juniperus drupacea
Juniperus drupacea, commonly known as the Drupaceous Juniper, is a distinctive evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for its unique, berry-like cones, this resilient species is valued in traditional herbalism. Its aromatic foliage and phytochemical properties offer significant potential for therapeutic applications in modern medicinal studies.
- Scientific name: Juniperus drupacea
- Family: Cupressaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Pinidae. Within the order Pinales and the family Cupressaceae, it is classified under the genus Juniperus. Specifically, it is identified as the species Juniperus drupacea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Cupressaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Juniperus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Juniperus drupacea, exhibits a specific geographical range across several distinct regions. In Southeastern Europe, it can be found growing within the territory of Greece. Its distribution extends further into Western Asia, where it is present in Lebanon and Syria. Additionally, the species is widely documented throughout Western Asia in Türkiye. These locations highlight the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern habitats essential for its survival.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Juniperus drupacea has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include catechin, iron, potassium, sugar.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iron | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| potassium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sugar | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Juniperus drupacea has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include pinworms.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pinworms | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |