Rubus chingii var. suavissimus
Rubus chingii suavissimus
Rubus chingii var. suavissimus, commonly known as Sweet Raspberry, is a highly valued medicinal plant in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, it is primarily used to support kidney function, nourish the blood, and combat fatigue. This potent berry offers significant therapeutic benefits for holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Rubus chingii var. suavissimus
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, it is further categorized under the family Rosaceae. Finally, it is placed within the genus Rubus under the specific variety suavissimus.
| 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, scientifically known as Rubus chingii var. suavissimus, is recognized by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is commonly referred to as 甜叶悬钩子 (zh), 甜叶悬钩子 (zh-cn), or 甜叶懸鉤子 (zh-tw), and is also known as 甜茶 (zh). In English, it is identified by its botanical common name, Rubus chingii suavissimus (en).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 甜叶悬钩子 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 甜叶悬钩子 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 甜叶懸鉤子 | Wikidata |
| en | Rubus chingii suavissimus | Wikidata |
| zh | 甜茶 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the specific regional boundaries of China. Its natural habitat is concentrated in the Southeast portion of the country. This localized distribution suggests that the species thrives under the particular climatic conditions of this area. Because it is indigenous to China Southeast, researchers often look to these specific provinces for wild harvesting. Consequently, the geographical range of Rubus chingii var. suavissimus remains relatively restricted to these southeastern territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Medicinal Uses
Rubus chingii var. suavissimus has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hyperlipidemia, lipid metabolism disorder.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hyperlipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lipid metabolism disorder | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |