Juniperus macrocarpa
Juniperus macrocarpa, commonly known as large-fruited juniper, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to North America. Renowned for its aromatic foliage and berry-like cones, this plant holds significant value in traditional medicine. Its bioactive compounds offer potential antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, making it a subject of ethnobotanical interest.
- Scientific name: Juniperus macrocarpa
- Family: Cupressaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Pinidae and order Pinales, falling under the family Cupressaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Juniperus.
| 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 macrocarpa, exhibits a specific distribution across various regions of Southwestern Europe. It can be found growing within the Balearic Islands, which are part of the Baleares archipelago. Additionally, its habitat extends to the island of Corse and the coastal areas of France. The species is also documented in the Mediterranean territory of Sardegna. Finally, its geographical range includes significant populations located throughout Spain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
Chemicals
Juniperus macrocarpa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Juniperus macrocarpa 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |