bog bilberry
Vaccinium uliginosum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Bog bilberry, scientifically known as Vaccinium uliginatum, is a resilient shrub native to North American bogs and forests. Renowned for its small, dark blue berries, this plant is rich in antioxidants and anthocyanins. Traditionally used in folk medicine, it offers potential therapeutic benefits for supporting eye and metabolic health.
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Bog Bilberry · Alpine Bilberry · 7 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Myrtillus Uliginosus
Names
Common Names
- bog bilberry
- alpine bilberry
- bog bilberry
- bog blueberry
- tundra bilberry
- Northern Bilberry
- western-huckleberry
- Alpine Blueberry
- bog Whortleberry
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Vaccinium uliginosum var nana
- Vaccinium uliginosum subsp occidentale
- Vaccinium uliginosum subsp pubescens
- Vaccinium gaultherioides
- Vaccinium uliginosum var. occidentale
- Myrtillus grandis
- Vaccinium uliginosum var. salicinum
- Vaccinium uliginosum subsp microphyllum
- Vaccinium uliginosum var salicinum
- Arándano uliginoso
- Vaccinium uliginosum subsp. occidentale
- Vaccinium uliginosum subsp. microphyllum
- Vaccinium uliginosum subsp. alpinum
- Arándano negro
- Vaccinium uliginosum subsp pedris
- Vaccinium uliginosum subsp. gaultherioides
- Arandano uliginoso
- Arandano negro
- arándano
- arandano de fruto negro
- nadius
- ráspano
- Arándano negro
- arandano de fruto negro
- arandano negro
- arándano
- arándano uliginoso
- nadius
- ráspano
German:
- Rauschbeere
- Trunkelbeere
- Rauschbeeren
- Moorbeere
- Moorbeeren
- Airelle bleue
- Airelle des marais
- Embrune
- Orcette
- Moosbeere
- Rauschbeere
- Gewöhnliche Rauschbeere
- Moor-Heidelbeere (i. e. S.)
- Moor-Rauschbeere
- Gewoehnliche Rauschbeere
- Moorbeere
- Nebelbeere
- Trunkelbeere
- Moorbeeren
- Rauschbeeren
French:
- myrtille des marais
- airelle bleue
- orcette
- airelle des marais
- embrune
- Myrtille des marais
- airelle des marais
- airelle des marécages
- bleuet de toundra
- bleuet de tourbière
- bleuet traînard
- myrtille de loup
- airelle de marécages
- Myrtille aux loups
- Myrtille des loups
- Myrtille des marais
- Orcette
- Airelle bleue
- Embrune
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Vaccinium uliginosumSynonyms
- Myrtillus uliginosus
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 ordered under Ericales and situated in the family Ericaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 distribution pattern concentrated throughout various regions of Northern Europe. Its presence can be documented across the coastal and inland areas of Denmark and Finland. Furthermore, it is found growing within the unique landscapes of the Faroe Islands. The species also extends its range to include the territories of Great Britain. Finally, its geographical reach encompasses the rugged terrain of Iceland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Svalbard | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vaccinium uliginosum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include polyphenols, Anthocyanins, Epicatechin, Ursolic acid, quercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| polyphenols | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthocyanins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Epicatechin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ursolic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
polyphenols
- International journal of biopharmaceutical sciences
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Anthocyanins
- International journal of biopharmaceutical sciences
Epicatechin
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Ursolic acid
- International journal of biopharmaceutical sciences
quercetin
- International journal of biopharmaceutical sciences
Activities
Vaccinium uliginosum has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Vaccinium uliginosum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, common cold.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | International journal of biopharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| common cold | International journal of biopharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |