Rubus fruticosus
Rubus fruticosus, commonly known as the blackberry, is a versatile perennial shrub valued for its medicinal and nutritional properties. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and polyphenols, its fruits and leaves are traditionally used to support digestive health, reduce inflammation, and boost the immune system through various holistic remedies.
- Scientific name: Rubus fruticosus
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae, it is classified 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 |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions within Northern Europe. In the British Isles, it can be found growing throughout both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving further north, the species is also established in the country of Denmark. Its presence extends into the Scandinavian Peninsula, where it is common in Norway. Additionally, the plant is frequently documented across the landscapes of Sweden.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rubus fruticosus has 30 reported phytochemicals identified across 32 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthocyanins, tannins, Cu, Mg, Mn.
- Total chemicals
- 30
- Scientific sources
- 32
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthocyanins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ZnO | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| albumin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arbutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| astragalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rubus fruticosus has 7 reported activities identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Anticancer, Antiviral, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiovascular | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rubus fruticosus has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, antiviral, antidiabetic, antidiarrheal, cyclin D1.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiviral | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiarrheal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cyclin D1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperlipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insulin resistance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |