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Vaccinium emarginatum

Vaccinium emarginatum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Vaccinium emarginatum, is a resilient shrub native to high-altitude regions. Belonging to the Ericaceae family, this plant produces nutrient-rich berries valued for their antioxidant properties. Often studied for its potential therapeutic benefits, it offers a fascinating subject for ethnobotanical research and natural medicinal exploration.

Family
Ericaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Agapetes Emarginata · Vaccinium Amamianum

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Vaccinium emarginatum

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is part of the order Ericales and falls under the family Ericaceae. Finally, it is specifically categorized 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 exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the regions of Eastern Asia. Its natural habitat includes the Nansei-shotō islands, which are part of the Ryukyu archipelago. Furthermore, the species can be found growing within the subtropical landscapes of Taiwan. This distribution pattern highlights its preference for these particular island and coastal environments. Consequently, its presence is limited to these distinct East Asian locations.

Region Area Source
Eastern Asia Nansei-shoto WCVP
Eastern Asia Taiwan WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Vaccinium emarginatum, belongs to the Ericaceae family, and like many of its relatives in the genus Vaccinium, it maintains a specialized relationship with soil microorganisms. While the plant possesses various structural components such as stems, leaves, and berries, one of its most biologically significant features is the presence of the root nodule. These specialized structures form on the roots through a symbiotic association with ericoid mycorrhizal fungi, which play a critical role in assisting the plant with nutrient uptake in nutrient-poor environments.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
root Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Vaccinium emarginatum has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CATECHIN, Epicatechin, Hyperin, Isoquercetin, Lupeol.

Chemicals reported in Vaccinium emarginatum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
CATECHIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Epicatechin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hyperin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isoquercetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lupeol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Procyanidin A1 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Procyanidin B3 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
alpha-Amyrin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
beta-Amyrin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
quercetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

CATECHIN

  1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

Epicatechin

  1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

Hyperin

  1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

Isoquercetin

  1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

Lupeol

  1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

Procyanidin A1

  1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

Procyanidin B3

  1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

alpha-Amyrin

  1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

beta-Amyrin

  1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

quercetin

  1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

Medicinal Uses

Vaccinium emarginatum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Staphylococcus aureus, hepatocellular carcinoma.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
Staphylococcus aureus Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
hepatocellular carcinoma Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
root nodule extract Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆