spruce
Picea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Spruce, scientifically known as Picea, is a versatile coniferous genus renowned for its therapeutic properties. Rich in essential oils like alpha-pinene, spruce extracts offer potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and respiratory benefits. Often used in traditional remedies and modern aromatherapy, this resilient evergreen serves as a cornerstone in natural wellness.
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Spruce · Spruces · 1 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Veitchia
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- spruce
- spruces
- Spruce
Scientific Names
Accepted name
PiceaSynonyms
- Veitchia
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Pícea
- Abeto
- Piceas
- Pinabetes
- Abeto
German:
- Fichten
- Fichte
- Fichten
- Fichten
French:
- Epicea
- épicéa
- épicéas
- épinette
- prusse
- Épicéas
- Épinettes
- Épicéa
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Pinidae |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Picea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| 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)
Chemicals
Picea has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isohydroxymatairesinol, Singlet oxygen, epi-isohydroxymatairesinol, hydroxymatairesinol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Isohydroxymatairesinol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Singlet oxygen | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epi-isohydroxymatairesinol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxymatairesinol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Isohydroxymatairesinol
- Journal of natural products
Singlet oxygen
- Nature plants
epi-isohydroxymatairesinol
- Journal of natural products
hydroxymatairesinol
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
Picea has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include mehlems.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Mehlems | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Mehlems
- Journal of ethnopharmacology