Juniperus virginiana
Juniperus virginia, commonly known as Eastern Red Cedar, is a resilient evergreen native to North America. Renowned for its aromatic foliage and berry-like cones, this plant offers diverse medicinal properties. Historically utilized for its antiseptic and astringent qualities, it remains a significant species in traditional herbal practices and ecology.
- Scientific name: Juniperus virginiana
- Family: Cupressaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Juniperus virginiana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Pinidae within the order Pinales. Furthermore, it is a member of the family Cupressaceae and falls under the 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 exhibits a diverse range of locations across the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence can be observed within the borders of Hungary. Moving toward the west, it is also found throughout Southwestern Europe, specifically in France. The species extends into Southeastern Europe, where it grows in Bulgaria and Romania. Additionally, it maintains a distribution in the Southeastern European region of Italy.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Lesotho | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Free State | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
Chemicals
Juniperus virginiana has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bornyl acetate, dl-limonene, sabinene, terpinen-4-ol.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bornyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dl-limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sabinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpinen-4-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |