Lonicera caerulea subsp. altaica
Lonicera caerulea subsp. altaica, commonly known as the Altai honeysuckle, is a resilient shrub native to high-altitude Eurasian regions. Renowned for its nutrient-dense, dark blue berries, this subspecies is prized in traditional medicine for its potent antioxidant properties, supporting immune function and providing significant anti-inflammatory benefits to health.
- Scientific name: Lonicera caerulea subsp. altaica
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Lonicera caerulea subsp. altaica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Dipsacales and the family Caprifoliaceae. Finally, its taxonomic placement is completed within the genus Lonicera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dipsacales | WCVP |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lonicera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Lonicera caerulea subsp. altaica, is known by the specific common name Bergtoppur in Icelandic (is).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| is | Bergtoppur | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across significant portions of Northern Eurasia. In Eastern Europe, its range extends through both North European Russia and East European Russia. Moving eastward into Siberia, the species is well-established within the Altai region. Its presence continues through the territory of Buryatiya, demonstrating its adaptability to these continental climates. Finally, the distribution reaches into the Chita region, completing its extensive range across these diverse landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | North European Russia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lonicera caerulea subsp. altaica has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavanone, flavonols, hydroxycinnamic acids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxycinnamic acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |