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Juniperus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Junipers, scientifically known as Juniperus, is a diverse genus of coniferous evergreen trees and shrubs celebrated for their aromatic qualities. Renowned in traditional medicine, these resilient plants offer potent antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, frequently utilized in herbal remedies and culinary infusions to support digestive and urinary health.

Family
Cupressaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Leaf · Fruit
Common names
Juniper · Red Cedar · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Arceuthos · Thuiaecarpus · 3 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Juniperus

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Junípero
  • Sabinas
  • Juníperos
  • Junipero
  • Enebro
  • Juniperos
  • enebros y sabinas

German:

  • Wacholder
  • Kronwittbirl
  • Wacholderbusch
  • Machangel
  • Wacholderstrauch
  • Kranewitt
  • Wacholder

French:

  • genévrier
  • Genevrier
  • genévriers

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Pinidae and order Pinales, it is a member of the family Cupressaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Juniperus.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Pinidae
Order Pinales
Family Cupressaceae
Genus Juniperus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across several key regions in Northern Europe. In the northern reaches of the continent, it can be found growing in Finland. Its presence extends to the island nations, including Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Additionally, the species is established within the territories of Denmark and Great Britain. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various Northern European landscapes.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Føroyar
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Iceland
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Juniperus has 2 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, fruit.

Plant parts reported in Juniperus
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Fruit 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Biotechnology letters
  2. International immunopharmacology
  3. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Fruit

  1. Biotechnology letters

Chemicals

Juniperus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include VITAMIN K.

Chemicals reported in Juniperus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
VITAMIN K 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

VITAMIN K

  1. Annali italiani di medicina interna : organo ufficiale della Societa italiana di medicina interna

Conditions

Juniperus has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include appetite, asthma, cachexia, pain, urinary tract infections.

Conditions investigated for Juniperus
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Appetite 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Asthma 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cachexia 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pain 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Urinary tract infections 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Appetite

  1. Praxis

Asthma

  1. Journal of complementary & integrative medicine

Cachexia

  1. Praxis

Pain

  1. Praxis

Urinary tract infections

  1. Acta poloniae pharmaceutica

Preparations

Juniperus has 1 reported preparations identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Extracts of cones and leaves.

Preparations reported for Juniperus
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Extracts of cones and leaves 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Extracts of cones and leaves

  1. International immunopharmacology