Juniperus sabina var. sabina
Juniperus sabina var. sabina, commonly known as Savin Juniper, is a coniferous evergreen shrub native to Europe and parts of Asia. Renowned for its aromatic foliage, this plant contains potent essential oils. While historically used in traditional medicine, it must be handled with caution due to its toxic properties.
- Scientific name: Juniperus sabina var. sabina
- 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, it is classified under the family Cupressaceae and the genus Juniperus. Specifically, it is identified by the botanical name Juniperus sabina var. sabina.
| 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 distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be specifically noted in Sweden. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is widely distributed across Germany and Poland. It is also commonly found throughout the territories of Austria. Finally, the plant extends its range into the Czechia-Slovakia region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
Activities
Juniperus sabina var. sabina has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |