Vaccinium bracteatum
Vaccinium bracteatum, commonly known as the mountain cranberry, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to high-altitude regions. Renowned for its vibrant bracts and antioxidant properties, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits, offering a natural resource for holistic health and wellness.
- Scientific name: Vaccinium bracteatum
- Family: Ericaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales, placing it in the family Ericaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is established within the genus Vaccinium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Ericaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vaccinium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in Eastern Asia. It can be found growing within the diverse environments of China, specifically in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Beyond mainland China, its range extends significantly into the neighboring territories of Japan and Korea. These varied locations suggest that the species is well-adapted to the unique climates found throughout this part of the continent. Consequently, its geographical presence spans multiple distinct ecological zones across the East Asian landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vaccinium bracteatum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-sitosterol, epifriedelinol, friedelin, ursolic acid, xanthotoxol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epifriedelinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| friedelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xanthotoxol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Vaccinium bracteatum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include aging, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |