Geum fragarioides
Waldsteinia fragarioides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Geum fragarioides, scientifically known as Waldsteinia fragarioides, is a resilient perennial herb native to North American woodlands. Often called woodland strawberry, it features creeping runners and bright yellow flowers. While primarily ornamental, its robust growth and ability to stabilize soil make it a valuable addition to medicinal botanical gardens.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Bossekia Fragarioides · Geum Fragarioides · 5 more
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Golderdbeere
- Erdbeer-Waldsteinie
French:
- Waldsteinie faux-fraisier
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Waldsteinia fragarioidesSynonyms
- Bossekia fragarioides
- Geum fragarioides
- Rubus fragarioides
- Dryas trifoliata
- Waldsteinia fragarioides subsp. fragarioides
- Comaropsis fragarioides
- Dalibarda fragarioides
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 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isoquercitrin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Isoquercitrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Isoquercitrin
- Journal of natural products
Activities
Waldsteinia fragarioides has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |