Rubus coriifolius

Rubus coriifolius · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (18 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Rubus coriifolius, is a resilient shrub native to North America, often recognized by its distinctively textured leaves. Valued in traditional herbalism, this plant offers diverse therapeutic potential, frequently utilized for its antioxidant properties and its ability to support digestive health and overall systemic wellness.

Family
Rosaceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Rubus Coriifolius Var. Intermedius

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Rubus coriifolius

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Rosales
Family Rosaceae
Genus Rubus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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
Mexico Mexico Central
Mexico Mexico Northeast
Mexico Mexico Gulf
Mexico Mexico Northwest
Mexico Mexico Southwest
Mexico Mexico Southeast
Central America Guatemala
Central America Nicaragua

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Rubus coriifolius has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-Epicatechin, (+)-catechin, Flavan-3-ol, Gallic acid, Hyperin.

Chemicals reported in Rubus coriifolius
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(-)-Epicatechin 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
(+)-catechin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavan-3-ol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gallic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hyperin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tiliroside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
beta-sitosterol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ellagic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
kaempferol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
nigaichigoside F1 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(-)-Epicatechin

  1. Planta medica
  2. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  3. Phytotherapy research : PTR

(+)-catechin

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Flavan-3-ol

  1. Planta medica

Gallic acid

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Hyperin

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Tiliroside

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

beta-sitosterol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

ellagic acid

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

kaempferol

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

nigaichigoside F1

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Conditions

Rubus coriifolius has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Giardia lamblia, amoebiasis, diarrhea, edema, gastrointestinal disorders.

Conditions investigated for Rubus coriifolius
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Giardia lamblia 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Amoebiasis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Diarrhea 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Edema 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gastrointestinal disorders 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Giardia lamblia

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Amoebiasis

  1. Planta medica

Diarrhea

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Edema

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Gastrointestinal disorders

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Rubus coriifolius has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Extraction of the aerial parts, methanol extracts.

Preparations reported for Rubus coriifolius
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Extraction of the aerial parts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methanol extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Extraction of the aerial parts

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Methanol extracts

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology