Clinopodium frivaldszkyanum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Micromeria frivaldszkyana
• Satureja frivaldszkyana
• Satureja balcanica
• Zygis frivaldszkyana
• Micromeria balcanica

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic designation reaches the genus level as Clinopodium.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Clinopodium frivaldszkyanum, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. Its presence is primarily concentrated within the regional landscapes of Southeastern Europe. Within this broad territory, the species is specifically documented to inhabit the country of Bulgaria. This restricted distribution suggests that the plant relies on very particular environmental conditions found in that area. Consequently, it remains a localized botanical feature of the Bulgarian ecosystem.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Clinopodium frivaldszkyanum is characterized by its classification as a chamaephyte, a growth form where the permanent shoots are located close to the soil surface, often protected by a layer of litter or snow during unfavorable conditions. Within this life history strategy, it specifically functions as a chamaephyte (Life_form_2) and a chamaephyte (Life_form_1), indicating its ability to persist through seasonal changes by maintaining its vegetative structures at a low profile near the ground. This life form allows the plant to thrive in its specific ecological niche, utilizing its low-growing structure to manage environmental stressors while maximizing its presence in the herbaceous layer.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Morphology

The morphology of Clinopodium frivaldszkyanum is characterized by its growth habit and ecological positioning. It functions as a self-supporting climber, meaning it possesses the structural integrity to ascend or spread without being an obligatory or facultative climber that requires external support for every stage of life. The plant is an independent organism, lacking any parasitic behavior, and is categorized as a terrestrial species rather than an epiphyte, rooting itself firmly in the soil to facilitate its development.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Clinopodium frivaldszkyanum has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Calcium (Ca), Germacrene D, LIMONENE, Linarin, MENTHONE.

Calcium (Ca)

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Germacrene D

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

LIMONENE

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Linarin

1. International journal of molecular sciences

MENTHONE

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Neomenthol

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Pulegone

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Sugars

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Zinc (Zn)

1. International journal of molecular sciences

apigenin

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Activities

Clinopodium frivaldszkyanum has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.

Antimicrobial

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Antioxidant

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Preparations

Clinopodium frivaldszkyanum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oil.

Essential oil

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)