Rubus phoenicolasius
Rubus phoenicolasius · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (99 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Rubus phoenicolasius, is a resilient medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in specific ecological niches, this species contains bioactive compounds used in traditional healing to address inflammation and digestive ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics is essential for exploring its potential pharmacological benefits.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Rubus phoenicolasiusDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented within the borders of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving into Middle Europe, the species can be found growing in Austria. It is also located within the territories of Belgium. Finally, its range extends through the Czechia-Slovakia region.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Ecology
The ecology of Rubus phoenicolausius is characterized by its occurrence within specific high-altitude coastal environments, occupying a precise niche within its ecosystem. This species is found within a narrow elevational range, specifically situated between 1113 m AMSL and a maximum of 1200 m AMSL. Its habitat is distinctly coastal, suggesting an adaptation to the unique environmental stressors and climatic conditions found where maritime influences meet elevated terrain.
- Elevational range max:
- 1200 m AMSL
- Elevational range min:
- 1113 m AMSL
- Habitat :
- Coastal
Life history
The life history of Rubus phoenicolausius is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons and establish long-term presence in its habitat. Its structural development and survival strategies involve complex growth forms, specifically exhibiting characteristics of both phanerophyte and hemicryptophyte life forms. As a phanerophyte, it maintains its buds at a significant distance from the ground level on woody stems, while its hemicryptophyte nature ensures survival through dormant periods by protecting its buds at the soil surface or just below it.
- Life form :
- hemicryptophyte
- Life form :
- phanerophyte
- Lifecycle :
- perennial
Morphology
The morphology of Rubus phoenicolausius is characterized by a woody growth form that manifests as both a shrub and a subshrub. It is a terrestrial plant that grows independently, lacking any parasitic or epiphytic tendencies. In terms of stature, the plant typically reaches a height ranging from a minimum of 1 meter to a maximum of 3 meters, with an average plant height of approximately 2 meters. Although it possesses a climbing tendency, it is categorized as self-supporting rather than acting as an obligatory or facultative liana or vine.
- Aquatic :
- terrestrial
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- shrub
- Growth form :
- subshrub
- Parasite :
- independent
- Plant height max:
- 3 m
- Plant height mean:
- 2 m
- Plant height min:
- 1 m
- Woodiness :
- woody
Physiology
The physiology of Rubus phoenicolausius is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its metabolic processes and carbon fixation efficiency. The plant is non-carnivorous, relying on traditional soil-based nutrient uptake rather than the capture of insects. Its vegetative morphology is defined by specific foliar dimensions, where the leaves typically exhibit a mean length of 6 cm, ranging from a minimum of 4 cm to a maximum of 10 cm. Correspondingly, the leaf width varies from a minimum of 2 cm to a mean of 3.5 cm, reaching a maximum width of 5 cm, providing a structured surface area optimized for its specific metabolic requirements.
- Carnivory :
- non-carnivorous
- Leaf length max:
- 10 cm
- Leaf length mean:
- 6 cm
- Leaf length min:
- 4 cm
- Leaf width max:
- 5 cm
- Leaf width mean:
- 3.5 cm
- Leaf width min:
- 2 cm
- Photosynthetic pathway :
- C3
Reproduction
The reproduction of Rubus phoenicolausius is driven by biotic processes, specifically utilizing an insect-based pollination syndrome. The flowering period typically begins in June and concludes in July. During this stage, the flowers exhibit a length ranging from a minimum of 0.6 cm to a maximum of 1 cm. Following successful pollination, the plant produces fleshy, indehiscent fruit categorized as a drupe. These fruits measure approximately 1 cm in width (with a mean of 1 cm and a range spanning 1 cm) and vary in length from 1 cm to a maximum of 1.1 cm. The seeds contained within the fruit are consistent in volume, with a mean, minimum, and maximum value of 0.9 mm³. Dispersal of the species is zoochorous, relying on animals to spread the seeds. Notably, asexual reproduction is absent in this species, making sexual reproduction through these insect-mediated processes essential for its life cycle.
- Dehiscence :
- indehiscent
- Dispersal syndrome :
- zoochorous
- Flower length max:
- 1 cm
- Flower length min:
- 0.6 cm
- Flowering time :
- Jun
- Flowering time :
- Jul
- Fruit dryness :
- fleshy
- Fruit length max:
- 1 cm
- Fruit length mean:
- 1.1 cm
- Fruit type :
- drupe
- Fruit width max:
- 1 cm
- Pollination syndrome :
- insect
- Pollination syndrome :
- biotic
- Reproduction asexual :
- absent
- Seed volume max:
- 0.9 mm³
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Rubus phoenicolasius has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, Caryatin, Casuarinin, Chrysanthemin, ERIODICTYOL.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CHLOROGENIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caryatin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Casuarinin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chrysanthemin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ERIODICTYOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ERIODICTYOL 7-METHYL ETHER | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isokaempferide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lambertianin C | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lambertianin D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pedunculagin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CHLOROGENIC ACID
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Caryatin
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Casuarinin
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Chrysanthemin
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ERIODICTYOL
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ERIODICTYOL 7-METHYL ETHER
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Isokaempferide
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Lambertianin C
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Lambertianin D
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Pedunculagin
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Rubus phoenicolasius has 83 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allelochemic, Allergenic, Analgesic, AntiEBV.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiEBV | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiLegionella | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiatherosclerotic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor
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Allelochemic
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Allergenic
- Dr. Duke
Analgesic
- Dr. Duke
AntiEBV
- Dr. Duke
AntiHIV
- Dr. Duke
AntiLegionella
- Dr. Duke
Antiangiogenic
- Dr. Duke
Antiatherosclerotic
- Dr. Duke
Antibacterial
- Dr. Duke