Vaccinium pallidum
Vaccinium pallidum, commonly known as wintergreen, is a perennial shrub native to North America. Renowned for its aromatic leaves, it contains methyl salicylate, a natural compound used historically for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. This resilient plant thrives in acidic soils, offering valuable insights into traditional botanical medicine.
- Scientific name: Vaccinium pallidum
- Family: Ericaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Vaccinium pallidum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Ericales and the family Ericaceae. Finally, it is classified 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 broad distribution across several regions of North America. In Eastern Canada, its range extends into the province of Ontario. Moving into the North-Central United States, it can be found inhabiting Illinois. The species also grows within the territories of Missouri and Kansas. Finally, its presence continues further south into Oklahoma.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Wisconsin | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Maine | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Massachusetts | WCVP |