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Ajuga turkestanica

Ajuga turkestanica · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Ajuga turkesstanica, is a resilient perennial herb native to Central Asian landscapes. Renowned for its unique bioactive profile, this species is studied for its potential therapeutic applications. Its distinctive foliage and medicinal properties make it a subject of interest in ethnobotany and traditional healing practices.

Family
Lamiaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Rosenbachia Turkestanica

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Ajuga turkestanica

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, falling into the specific genus Ajuga.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Lamiales WCVP
Family Lamiaceae WCVP
Genus Ajuga WCVP

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Ajuga turkescanica, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its geographical distribution is primarily centered within the region of Central Asia. Specifically, this medicinal species is found growing in the territory of Tajikistan. Because its habitat is so localized, it is considered an endemic element of that particular landscape. Understanding this narrow range is essential for the conservation of the species in its native environment.

Region Area Source
Central Asia Tadzhikistan WCVP

Chemicals

Ajuga turkestanica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 20-HYDROXYECDYSONE.

Chemicals reported in Ajuga turkestanica
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
20-HYDROXYECDYSONE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

20-HYDROXYECDYSONE

  1. Phytochemical analysis : PCA

Medicinal Uses

Ajuga turkestanica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hepatitis.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
hepatitis Farmakologiia i toksikologiia (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆