Rubus coreanus
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Rubus coreanus, commonly known as Korean black raspberry, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to East Asia. Renowned for its antioxidant-rich berries, this plant is traditionally used to support kidney health, boost vitality, and reduce inflammation. Its nutrient-dense profile makes it a valuable staple in natural wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Rubus coreanus
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, falling into the family Rosaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined 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, Rubus coreanus, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 插田泡 across several dialects, including simplified Chinese (zh-hans), traditional Chinese (zh-hant), Cantonese (zh-hk), and standard Chinese (zh). In Korea, it is known as 복분자딸기 (ko).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 插田泡 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 插田泡 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 插田泡 | Wikidata |
| ko | 복분자딸기 | Wikidata |
| zh | 插田泡 | Wikidata |
| ja | トックリイチゴ | Wikidata |
| eo | Korea rubuso | Wikidata |
| arz | روبوس كوريانوس | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 插田泡 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 插田泡 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several regions of East Asia. Within China, its distribution is extensive, spanning from the South-Central and North-Central territories to the Southeast. It can also be found in the far western reaches of the country in Xinjiang. Beyond the borders of China, the species is naturally occurring throughout Korea. Together, these locations define the specific environmental niches where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant is highly valued for its medicinal and culinary properties, particularly through the use of the unripe Rubus coreanus (Korean black raspberry) fruit. While the fully ripened berries are widely consumed for their sweetness, the unripe stage of the fruit is often specifically targeted in traditional applications due to its distinct chemical composition. These immature berries are harvested to harness their potent bioactive compounds, which are believed to offer various health benefits before the fruit completes its maturation process.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| unripe Rubus coreanus (Korean black raspberry) fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rubus coreanus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Sanguiin H-6.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Sanguiin H-6 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rubus coreanus has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include angiogenesis, atherosclerosis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| angiogenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atherosclerosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |