Vaccinium macrocarpon
Vaccinium macrocarpum, commonly known as the large cranberry, is a perennial shrub native to North American wetlands. Renowned for its tart, antioxidant-rich berries, this plant is highly valued in both culinary and medicinal applications. It is frequently utilized to support urinary tract health and combat oxidative stress naturally.
- Scientific name: Vaccinium macrocarpon
- Family: Ericaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ericales and the family Ericaceae, it is classified under the genus Vaccinium. As part of this taxonomic hierarchy, Vaccinium macrocarpum is identified by its specific botanical lineage.
| 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 distribution across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, it can be found within the territory of Great Britain. Its presence extends into Middle Europe, where it inhabits Belgium. Furthermore, the species is distributed across Germany and the Netherlands. Finally, its range reaches into the mountainous landscapes of Switzerland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | New Brunswick | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Newfoundland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vaccinium macrocarpon has 26 reported phytochemicals identified across 36 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthocyanins, proanthocyanidin, quercetin, condensed tannins, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 26
- Scientific sources
- 36
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthocyanins | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| condensed tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 10-p-cis-coumaroyl-1S-dihydromonotropein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-O-(3,4-dihydroxybenzoyl)-2,4,6-trihydroxyphenylmethylacetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-mannose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Vaccinium macrocarpon has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Bacteriostatic, Estrogenic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacteriostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Estrogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Vaccinium macrocarpon has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include urinary tract infections, Influenza Virus, Urinary tract infections, antioxidant, biofilm.
- Total uses
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| urinary tract infections | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Influenza Virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Urinary tract infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| biofilm | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cell adhesion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| common cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cystitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |