Clinopodium alpinum subsp. orontium
Clinopodium alpinum orontium
Clinopodium alpinum subsp. oroontiun, commonly known as Alpine Verbena, is a rare medicinal herb native to high-altitude European ecosystems. Valued in traditional herbalism for its potent antioxidant properties, this subspecies offers unique bioactive compounds. It serves as a fascinating subject for botanical research into mountain-dwelling therapeutic flora.
- Scientific name: Clinopodium alpinum subsp. orontium
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is further nested within the family Lamiaceae. Specifically, this subspecies is categorized under the genus Clinopodium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Clinopodium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by several different names depending on the region and language. In English, it is referred to as Clinopodium alpinum orontium, while in Italian, the name remains Clinopodium alpinum orontium. Similarly, in Spanish, the designation is Clinopodium alpinum orontium, and in French, it is called Clinopodium alpinum orontium. Finally, in Bulgarian, the plant is identified as Clinopodium alpinum orontium.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | Clinopodium alpinum orontium | Wikidata |
| it | Clinopodium alpinum orontium | Wikidata |
| es | Clinopodium alpinum orontium | Wikidata |
| fr | Clinopodium alpinum orontium | Wikidata |
| bg | Clinopodium alpinum orontium | Wikidata |
| ru | Clinopodium alpinum orontium | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and restricted geographical range. Its distribution is primarily concentrated within the region of Southeastern Europe. Specifically, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of the Northwest Balkan Peninsula. This localized presence suggests that the subspecies has specialized ecological requirements. Consequently, its habitat remains limited to these particular mountainous or regional territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Clinopodium alpinum subsp. orontium has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, rosmarinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Clinopodium alpinum subsp. orontium has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Genotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |