Sambucus racemosa
Red-berried elder
Sambucus racemosa, commonly known as Red Elderberry, is a deciduous shrub native to North America. Highly valued in traditional herbalism, its berries and flowers possess potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. While medicinal, careful preparation is essential, as raw components contain compounds that require processing to ensure safe consumption.
- Scientific name: Sambucus racemosa
- Family: Viburnaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Dipsacales and the family Viburnaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Sambucus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dipsacales | WCVP |
| Family | Viburnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sambucus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sambucus racemosa, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Poland, it is referred to as bez koralowy, while in Hungary, it is called fürtös bodza. In the Nordic context, it is known as terttuselja in Finnish. The plant also shares similar names in Slavic languages, being called бузина червона in Ukrainian and бузина красная in Russian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Bez koralowy | Wikidata |
| ru | Бузина красная | Wikidata |
| hu | fürtös bodza | Wikidata |
| fi | terttuselja | Wikidata |
| uk | Бузина червона | Wikidata |
| et | punane leeder | Wikidata |
| de | Roter Holunder | Wikidata |
| cs | bez červený | Wikidata |
| az | Qırmızı gəndəlaş | Wikidata |
| ba | Өсҡат | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as red elderberry, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark and Finland. The species also extends its range to include the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Furthermore, its presence is documented throughout the rugged landscapes of Norway. Together, these locations define its primary geographical footprint within the northern territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | 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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Red Elderberry, contains various components that are utilized in traditional medicine. The branch tips are often examined to identify the plant's growth patterns and the development of its distinctive flower clusters. Additionally, the bark can be harvested, though it must be used with caution due to the presence of various compounds that require careful processing.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| branch tip | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sambucus racemosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sambucus racemosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include respiratory syncytial virus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| respiratory syncytial virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |