Prunus avium
Sweet cherry
Prunus avium, commonly known as the sweet cherry, is a versatile deciduous tree valued for its nutritious fruit. Beyond its culinary appeal, this plant possesses significant medicinal potential. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and anti-inflammatory compounds, it is traditionally used to support digestive health and promote overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Prunus avium
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae, it is classified under the genus Prunus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Prunus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Prunus avium, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In Poland, it is referred to as Trzyśńa, while in several Chinese linguistic contexts, including Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), Hong Kong Cantonese (zh-hk), and Singaporean Mandarin (zh-sg), it is known as 甜樱桃 (or 甜櫻桃).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| szl | Trzyśńa | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 甜樱桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 甜櫻桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 甜櫻桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 甜樱桃 | Wikidata |
| eu | Basagereziondo | Wikidata |
| pl | czereśnia | Wikidata |
| oc | Cerièr | Wikidata |
| hu | vadcseresznye | Wikidata |
| el | Κερασιά | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Prunus avium, can be found growing across various regions of Northern Europe. Specifically, it is distributed throughout the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Its presence is also noted across the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the northern territories of Norway. Together, these locations define its geographical footprint within the northern part of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Prunus avium has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include L-ascorbic acid, Prunetin, Rutin, anthocyanin, anthocyanins.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| L-ascorbic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Prunetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cyanidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Prunus avium has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Prunus avium has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, Candida albicans, Gout, arthritis, cancers.
- Total uses
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gout | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| multidrug resistance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |