Viscum album subsp. album
Viscum album subsp. album · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Viscum album subsp. album, is commonly referred to as European mistletoe. This parasitic hemiparasite grows on various host trees, particularly apple and hawthorn. Renowned in ethnobotany, it has been used traditionally for its purported immune-boosting properties and its significant symbolic role in ancient folklore.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Fruit · Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Viscum album subsp. albumDistribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution throughout several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally across the landscapes of Denmark and Great Britain. In the western reaches of the continent, its presence is also noted in Ireland. Moving further north, the species is established within the territories of Norway. Finally, its geographical range extends through the vast regions of Sweden.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Hungary |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Viscum album subsp. album has 3 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, leaf, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fruit
- Scientific reports
Leaf
- Scientific reports
Stem
- Scientific reports