Picea
Spruce
Picea, commonly known as spruce, is a vital genus of coniferous trees prized for its therapeutic potential. Rich in essential oils, resins, and antioxidants, spruce extracts are utilized in traditional medicine to support respiratory health, ease joint pain, and promote circulation through topical and aromatic applications.
- Scientific name: Picea
- Family: Pinaceae
- 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 and family Pinaceae, it is classified under 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, is referred to by various names depending on the language and region. In Luxembourgish, it is called Fiichten, while in Chinese, it is identified as 云杉属. In Poland, the common name is Świerk, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is known as Smrča, and in Hungary, it is referred to as lucfenyő.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| lb | Fiichten | Wikidata |
| zh | 云杉属 | Wikidata |
| pl | Świerk | Wikidata |
| bs | Smrča | Wikidata |
| hu | lucfenyő | Wikidata |
| et | Kuusk | Wikidata |
| ba | Шыршы | Wikidata |
| nl | spar | Wikidata |
| ar | راتينجية | Wikidata |
| sv | Gransläktet | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the northern reaches of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be observed throughout the landscape of Denmark. It also thrives within the territories of Finland and the islands of Føroyar. Furthermore, the species is documented across the regions of Great Britain. Finally, its geographical range extends to the cold environments of Iceland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Chemicals
Picea has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include epi-isohydroxymatairesinol, hydroxymatairesinol, isohydroxymatairesinol, singlet oxygen.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| epi-isohydroxymatairesinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxymatairesinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isohydroxymatairesinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| singlet oxygen | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |