Clinopodium bolivianum
Clinopodium bolivianum, commonly known as a member of the Lamiaceae family, is a medicinal herb native to South American landscapes. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat respiratory ailments, digestive issues, and inflammation, offering significant ethnobotanical value for natural healing.
- Scientific name: Clinopodium bolivianum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is placed within 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, known scientifically as Clinopodium bolivianum, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Spanish, it is frequently called hierba de la san juan or menta de monte, while in English, it is often known as Bolivian mint or bolivian mint.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the western and southern regions of the South American continent. In Western South America, its presence is well-documented across the territory of Bolivia. It is also found throughout various regions of Peru, extending its reach across the western part of the continent. Moving toward the southern part of the continent, the species inhabits the northwest portion of Argentina. Consequently, its geographical range spans from the Andean highlands to the northwestern reaches of the southern plains.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Clinopodium bolivianum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include naringenin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |