Spiraea prunifolia var. prunifolia
Spiraea pruiniifolia var. pruinifolia, commonly known as Prunifolia Spirea, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, it is frequently utilized to treat skin conditions and digestive ailments. This resilient shrub offers significant therapeutic potential through its unique bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Spiraea prunifolia var. prunifolia
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Following the order Rosales, it is a member of the Rosaceae family within the genus Spiraea. Specifically, this specimen is identified as the variety pruiniifolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Spiraea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Spiraea pruinifolia var. pruinifolia, is known by several different common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the plum-leaved spirea, a name that highlights its distinct leaf morphology. In French, it is known as la reine des prés à feuilles de prunier, and in German, it is called die Pflaumenblättrige Spirae.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning across several distinct regions of Asia and Europe. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Bulgaria. Moving toward East Asia, the species can be found naturally occurring in both Japan and Korea. The distribution extends significantly into China, where it inhabits the South-Central and Southeast regions. Collectively, these locations highlight a wide natural habitat stretching from the European continent to the Far East.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Nova Scotia | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |