Prunus cerasus
Sour cherry
Prunus cerasus, commonly known as the sour cherry, is a versatile fruit-bearing shrub valued for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and anthocyanins, it serves as a potent natural remedy for reducing inflammation, supporting cardiovascular health, and promoting restful sleep through its unique melatonin content.
- Scientific name: Prunus cerasus
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by 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 cerasus, is widely recognized by various names across different regions and linguistic contexts. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 欧洲酸樱桃 (zh-hans) and 欧洲酸樱桃 (zh-cn), while in Singapore, the same name 欧洲酸樱桃 (zh-sg) is used. In Traditional Chinese contexts, it is known as 歐洲酸櫻桃 (zh-hant) and 歐洲酸櫻桃 (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 欧洲酸樱桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 歐洲酸櫻桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 歐洲酸櫻桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 欧洲酸樱桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 欧洲酸樱桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 歐洲酸櫻桃 | Wikidata |
| pl | wiśnia pospolita | Wikidata |
| qu | Sirisa | Wikidata |
| bs | Višnja | Wikidata |
| hu | meggy | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a varied presence across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its distribution includes the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. The species can also be found growing within the borders of Sweden. Moving toward Middle Europe, the plant is established in Austria. Finally, its geographical range extends to include Belgium.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Prunus cerasus has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthocyanins, L-ascorbic acid, cyanidin, cyanidin-3-O-glucoside, cyanidin-3-O-rutinoside.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthocyanins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L-ascorbic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cyanidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cyanidin-3-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cyanidin-3-O-rutinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Prunus cerasus has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cellulite, inflammatory bowel diseases.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cellulite | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammatory bowel diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |