Rubus crataegifolius
Rubus craataeifolius, commonly known as the Korean raspberry, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to East Asia. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to support digestive health, reduce inflammation, and boost immunity, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and vitality.
- Scientific name: Rubus crataegifolius
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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 crataegifolius, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 牛叠肚 (zh-hans), 牛疊肚 (zh-hant), and 牛疊肚 (zh-hk). In Japan, it is commonly called クマイチゴ (ja), while in Korea, it is known as 산딸기 (ko).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 牛叠肚 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 牛疊肚 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 牛疊肚 | Wikidata |
| ja | クマイチゴ | Wikidata |
| ko | 산딸기 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山楂叶悬钩子 | Wikidata |
| fa | رابوس کراتائگیفولیس | Wikidata |
| ar | عوسج زعروري الأوراق | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 山楂叶悬钩子 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 山楂葉懸鉤子 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Northern Asia. In Russia, its range extends through the Buryatiya region of Siberia to the Primorye area within the Russian Far East. Its presence is also well-documented across various parts of China, including the provinces of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. Furthermore, the species can be found spreading into the China North-Central territories. Collectively, these locations define the specific ecological niche where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Rubus crataegifolius, is a medicinal species where various components may be utilized, though the roots are often a significant part of its traditional application. The roots serve as a vital structural and nutrient-absorbing foundation for the plant, and in many ethnobotanical practices, they are harvested and processed to extract specific bioactive compounds used in herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rubus crataegifolius has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include crataegioside.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| crataegioside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |