Rubus coriifolius
Rubus coriifolius, commonly known as the leathery-leaved bramble, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to East Asian forests. Characterized by its tough, textured foliage, this plant offers significant ethnobotanical value. Historically utilized in traditional medicine, its various components are studied for their potential therapeutic and antioxidant properties.
- Scientific name: Rubus coriifolius
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Northern America
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, the order Rosales, and the family Rosaceae. Finally, it is 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 coriifolius, is recognized by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is most frequently referred to as the leatherleaf raspberry, a name that highlights its distinctive foliage. In Spanish, the plant is commonly known as frambuesilla de hoja coriácea, while in French, it is identified as la framboise à feuilles coriaces.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is native to several diverse regions throughout the country of Mexico. Its presence is documented across the central part of the nation in Mexico Central. It can also be found extending into the northeastern territories of Mexico Northeast. Furthermore, the species is distributed through the coastal areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, its geographical range reaches into both the Mexico Northwest and Mexico Southwest regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the coralberry, is primarily utilized in herbal medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the stems, leaves, and ripening fruit, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for therapeutic applications. Because the aerial parts are easily accessible and harvested during the growing season, they serve as the main source for preparing various traditional remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rubus coriifolius has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-epicatechin, (+)-catechin, beta-sitosterol 3-O-beta-d-glucopyranoside, ellagic acid, flavan-3-ol.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-epicatechin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| (+)-catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol 3-O-beta-d-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavan-3-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nigaichigoside F1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tiliroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rubus coriifolius has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Giardia lamblia, amoebiasis, diarrhea, edema, gastrointestinal disorders.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Giardia lamblia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amoebiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |