Waldsteinia fragarioides
Waldsteinia fragarioides, commonly known as Barren Strawberry, is a resilient perennial herb prized in traditional herbalism. Characterized by its creeping habit and delicate white flowers, this plant offers therapeutic potential through its bioactive compounds, often utilized for its astringent properties to support skin health and digestive wellness naturally.
- Scientific name: Waldsteinia fragarioides
- Family: Rosaceae
- 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 Rosales, it is classified under the family Rosaceae. Finally, it is placed in the genus Waldsteinia, specifically represented by the species Waldsteinia fragarioides.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Waldsteinia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions of Eurasia. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is documented within the countries of Bulgaria and Romania. Moving eastward, the species can be found in the Russian Far East, specifically in the Primorye region. Its range extends significantly into China, where it inhabits the territory of Inner Mongolia. Additionally, the plant is widely distributed throughout the Manchuria region of China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Waldsteinia fragarioides has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include isoquercitrin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| isoquercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Waldsteinia fragarioides has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |