Vaccinium duclouxii
Vaccinium duclouxii, commonly known as the forest blueberry, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to specific temperate regions. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, this plant offers therapeutic potential in traditional healing. Its nutrient-dense berries and bioactive compounds make it a subject of interest for modern pharmacological research and wellness.
- Scientific name: Vaccinium duclouxii
- Family: Ericaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Ericales. Finally, it is a member of the family Ericaceae and falls under 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 is found within specific regions of East Asia. Its natural habitat includes the South-Central areas of China. Additionally, its range extends into the high-altitude terrain of Tibet. These locations represent the primary geographical distribution for the species. Therefore, its presence is concentrated in these particular Chinese territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vaccinium duclouxii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acid, anthocyanin, sugar.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sugar | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |