Ribes uva-crispa
Ribes grossularia
Ribes uva-crispa, commonly known as the gooseberry, is a versatile medicinal plant valued for its nutrient-dense berries. Rich in Vitamin C, antioxidants, and dietary fiber, it supports immune function and digestive health. Historically used to treat inflammation and skin ailments, this shrub remains a staple in traditional herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Ribes uva-crispa
- Family: Grossulariaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Ribes uva-crispa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Saxifragales. Finally, it is a member of the family Grossulariaceae and is placed in the genus Ribes.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Grossulariaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ribes | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Ribes uva-crispa, is known by various names across different languages and regions. In Hungarian, it is called egres, while in Polish, it is referred to as porzeczka agrest. Its names in other languages include gusberi in Malay, 鵝莓 in Chinese, and déck kréischel in Luxembourgish.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| lb | Déck Kréischel | Wikidata |
| zh | 鵝莓 | Wikidata |
| pl | porzeczka agrest | Wikidata |
| ms | Gusberi | Wikidata |
| hu | egres | Wikidata |
| et | aed-karusmari | Wikidata |
| el | Φραγκοστάφυλο | Wikidata |
| mt | Għenba tax-xewk | Wikidata |
| nl | kruisbes | Wikidata |
| ar | عنب الثعلب | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across several regions within Northern Europe. Specifically, its range includes the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. It can also be discovered growing throughout the landscapes of Finland. The distribution extends westward to include the islands of Iceland and Great Britain. Finally, this species is also documented as being present in Ireland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | 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 |
Chemicals
Ribes uva-crispa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gamma-aminobutyric acid, glutamic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gamma-aminobutyric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glutamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |