Picea sitchensis
Sitka spruce
Picea sitchensis, commonly known as Sitka spruce, is a majestic coniferous tree native to the Pacific Northwest. Beyond its timber value, it holds traditional medicinal significance. Often used in infusions, its needles and bark are valued for their rich vitamin C content and potential antimicrobial properties in natural remedies.
- Scientific name: Picea sitchensis
- Family: Pinaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Pinidae and the order Pinales, falling under the family Pinaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Picea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Pinaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Picea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Picea sitchensis, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Estonian, it is called sitka kuusk, while in French, it is known as épinette de Sitka. Its regional names include the Polish świerk sitkajski, the Estonian sitka kuusk, the Udmurt Ситкаысь кыз, and the Livonian Sitkafiicht.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| lb | Sitkafiicht | Wikidata |
| pl | Świerk sitkajski | Wikidata |
| udm | Ситкаысь кыз | Wikidata |
| fr | épinette de Sitka | Wikidata |
| et | sitka kuusk | Wikidata |
| de | Sitka-Fichte | Wikidata |
| koi | Ситкаись кӧз | Wikidata |
| hsb | Sitkowy šmrěk | Wikidata |
| sv | Sitkagran | Wikidata |
| ar | تنوب سيتكي | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range located across several regions of Northern Europe. Its presence can be identified within the coastal areas of Denmark. Furthermore, the species is found inhabiting the islands of Føroya. It also maintains a distribution that extends into the landscapes of Great Britain and Iceland. Finally, the plant's range includes the territory of Ireland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Picea sitchensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include dehydroabietic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dehydroabietic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |