bridal-wreath
Spiraea prunifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Bridal-wreath, scientifically known as Spiraea pruinifolia, is a resilient deciduous shrub celebrated for its cascading white blooms. Beyond its ornamental charm, this plant holds historical significance in traditional medicine. Known for its adaptability, it serves as a beautiful botanical specimen frequently utilized in landscape design and herbal studies.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Bridal-Wreath · Bridal-Wreath Spiraea · 3 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Spiraea Pseudoprunifolia Var. Typica · Spiraea Thunbergii Var. Prunifolia
Names
Common Names
- bridal-wreath
- bridal-wreath spiraea
- plum-leaved meadowsweet
- plum-leaved spiraea
- bridalwreath spirea
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Spiraea pseudoprunifolia
- Spiraea prunifolia f. simpliciflora
- Spiraea hypericifolia var. hupehensis
- Spiraea simpliciflora
- Spiraea prunifolia var. plena
German:
- Pflaumenblättriger Spierstrauch
French:
- spirée à feuilles de prunier
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Spiraea prunifoliaSynonyms
- Spiraea pseudoprunifolia var. typica
- Spiraea thunbergii var. prunifolia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Spiraea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Spiraea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several key regions of Asia and Europe. In Eastern Asia, its presence is well-documented in both Japan and Korea. The species also inhabits various parts of China, specifically within the South-Central and Southeast regions. Moving toward the European continent, it can be found located in Bulgaria within Southeastern Europe. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse environmental range of Spiraea pruniifolia.
| 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 Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Nova Scotia | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
Chemicals
Spiraea prunifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include PRUNIOSIDE A.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| PRUNIOSIDE A | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| EtOAc-soluble extract | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |