Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (256 studies) · ★★★★★
Symphoricarpus orbiculatus, scientifically known as Symphoricarpus orbiculatus, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to North America. Often called Coralberry, it features striking, cluster-like red fruits. While primarily ornamental, its berries have historical significance in folk medicine, traditionally utilized for their potential tonic and restorative properties in various cultures.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Symphoricarpos orbiculatusDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several different regions across the globe. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing within the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Its presence extends into Middle Europe, specifically throughout the country of Germany. Moving toward the Balkan Peninsula, the species is also documented in Southeastern Europe within Bulgaria. Finally, its range reaches across the Atlantic to Eastern Canada, where it is located in Ontario.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Minnesota | WCVP |
Chemicals
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus has 30 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ALUMINUM, Ash, BARIUM, BORON, CADMIUM.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ALUMINUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BARIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BORON | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CADMIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHROMIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COBALT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COPPER | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FLUORINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ALUMINUM
- Dr. Duke
Ash
- Dr. Duke
BARIUM
- Dr. Duke
BORON
- Dr. Duke
CADMIUM
- Dr. Duke
CALCIUM
- Dr. Duke
CHROMIUM
- Dr. Duke
COBALT
- Dr. Duke
COPPER
- Dr. Duke
FLUORINE
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus has 226 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, AP-1-Inhibitor, ATPase-Inhibitor, Acnegenic, Amphiglycemic?.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AP-1-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ATPase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acnegenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amphiglycemic? | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anorexic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiAGE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |