Clinopodium frivaldszkyanum
Clinopodium frivaldszkyanum, commonly known as Frivaldszky's knotgrass, is a rare medicinal herb valued for its unique phytochemical profile. Primarily found in specific ecological niches, this plant possesses potent bioactive compounds with potential antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, making it a significant subject for ethnobotanical research and future therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Clinopodium frivaldszkyanum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
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.
| 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, Clinopodium frivaldszkyanum, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is referred to as Frivaldszky's moneywort, while in Hungarian, it is called frivaldszkyanum menta.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
Activities
Clinopodium frivaldszkyanum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |