Vaccinium macrocarpon
Large cranberry
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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Vaccinium macrocarpum, is recognized by various regional names depending on the language. In Esperanto, it is called Oksikoko amerika, while in French, it is referred to as canneberge à gros fruits. In Serbian, the name varies by script, appearing as Američka brusnica (sr-el) and Америчка брусница (sr-ec), and in Finnish, it is known as amerikankarpalo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| eo | Oksikoko amerika | Wikidata |
| fr | canneberge à gros fruits | Wikidata |
| sr-el | Američka brusnica | Wikidata |
| sr-ec | Америчка брусница | Wikidata |
| fi | amerikankarpalo | Wikidata |
| hu | amerikai tőzegáfonya | Wikidata |
| de | Großfrüchtige Moosbeere | Wikidata |
| de-ch | Grossfrüchtige Moosbeere | Wikidata |
| dsb | Wjelikopłodowa žorawina | Wikidata |
| hsb | Wulkopłodowa tymjenka | Wikidata |
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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the large cranberry, offers various components that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The nutrient-dense pulp is often consumed directly or juiced to provide antioxidants, while the thin skin and outer peels contain concentrated amounts of polyphenols and flavonoids. Within the fruit, the tiny seeds are also rich in essential fatty acids and bioactive compounds. Furthermore, various plant extracts derived from these different parts are frequently used in pharmacological studies and supplemental products to support urinary tract health and combat inflammation.- Total parts
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| skin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulp | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| plant extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peels | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit juice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |