Rubus sieboldii
Rubus sieboldii, commonly known as Siebold's raspberry, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to East Asian forests. Valued in traditional medicine, its berries and foliage possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This versatile plant is increasingly studied for its potential bioactive compounds and its role in supporting holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Rubus sieboldii
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. As a member of the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae, it is further 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, known scientifically as Rubus sieboldii, is referred to by the common name ホウロクイチゴ in Japanese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ホウロクイチゴ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the regions of Eastern Asia. Within this part of the world, it can be found growing in Japan. Its range also extends to the Nansei-shoto islands located in the southern reaches of the archipelago. Additionally, the species has established a presence in the North-Central Pacific. Specifically, this geographical reach includes the islands of Hawaii.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rubus sieboldii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include euscaphic acid, tormentic acid, triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| euscaphic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tormentic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |