Table 1.
List of accepted Arbutus species, geographical distribution and main parts of interest.
| Arbutus Species | Geographical Distribution | Main Parts of Interest | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. unedo | Europe (South, West, Central), Africa (North-East), Asia (East), Canary Islands, Ireland | Fruits, leaves, roots, honeys | [1,2] |
| A. andrachne | Europe (South-East, East), Asia (West) | Fruits, leaves | [3,4] |
| A. canariensis | Canary Islands | Fruits | [5] |
| A. pavarii | Lybia | Fruits, honeys, bark | [6] |
| A. arizonica | USA, Mexico | Fruits | [2] |
| A. madrensis | Mexico | - | [2,7] |
| A. menziesii | USA, Mexico, Canada | Fruits | [8] |
| A. occidentalis | Mexico | - | [2] |
| A. tessellata | Mexico | - | [9] |
| A. xalapensis | USA, Mexico, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras | Bark, wood | [10] |
| Arbutus × andrachnoides (A. unedo × A. andrachne) | Greece, Turkey, Cyprus | Fruits | [11] |
| Arbutus × androsterilis (A. unedo × A. canariensis) | Canary Islands | Fruits | [5] |