Rubus caesius
Dewberry
Rubus caesius, commonly known as the European blackberry, is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and parts of Asia. Renowned for its edible, blue-tinted berries, this plant holds significant value in traditional medicine. It is frequently utilized for its antioxidant properties and its ability to support digestive health naturally.
- Scientific name: Rubus caesius
- 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 follows the order Rosales and is a member of the Rosaceae family. It is specifically identified by the genus Rubus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rubus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Rubus caesius, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Hungarian, it is called hamvas szeder, while in German, it is referred to as Kratzbeere. Its names in other languages include 欧洲木莓 in Chinese, ежевика сизая in Russian, and sinivatukka in Finnish.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hu | hamvas szeder | Wikidata |
| de | Kratzbeere | Wikidata |
| zh | 欧洲木莓 | Wikidata |
| ru | ежевика сизая | Wikidata |
| fi | sinivatukka | Wikidata |
| be | ажына | Wikidata |
| ka | ძაღლმაყვალა | Wikidata |
| gv | Berrish ghorrym | Wikidata |
| csb | Pòpielatô jeżëna | Wikidata |
| sv | Blåhallon | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across various regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally throughout the landscapes of Denmark. Its distribution also extends to the northern territories of Finland and Norway. Additionally, the species is well-established within the countries of Great Britain and Ireland. These diverse locations highlight its ability to thrive in different Northern European environments.
| 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
Rubus caesius has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lectin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lectin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rubus caesius has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |