Juniperus rigida var. rigida
Juniperus rigida var. rigida, commonly known as the rigid juniper, is a resilient evergreen conifer native to the high-altitude rocky slopes of East Asia. Renowned for its hardy nature, this botanical species possesses unique phytochemical properties, making it a subject of interest in traditional medicine and pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Juniperus rigida var. rigida
- Family: Cupressaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Pinidae and the order Pinales, falling into the family Cupressaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Juniperus as the variety Juniperus rigida var. rigida.
| 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 exhibits a broad geographical distribution across parts of East Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is specifically noted within the Primorye region. Moving into China, it can be found spanning across Inner Mongolia and the Manchuria area. The species also extends into China North-Central territories. Finally, its range reaches as far west as the Qinghai province.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
Activities
Juniperus rigida var. rigida has 8 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antifertility, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Antiseptic.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifertility | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiseptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astringent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tonic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |