Clinopodium gilliesii
Clinopodium gilliesiii, commonly known as Gillies' Calamint, is a resilient aromatic herb native to specific Mediterranean and montane regions. Valued for its essential oils, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. It is traditionally studied for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, serving as a vital subject in ethnobotanical research.
- Scientific name: Clinopodium gilliesii
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Lamiales, and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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, Clinopodium gilliesii, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as Gillies' wild basil, while in Spanish, it is known as albahaca de monte.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of Western and Southern South America. Within the western region, its presence is noted in both Bolivia and Peru. Moving toward the southern part of the continent, the species can be found inhabiting the northeast and northwest regions of Argentina. Additionally, its range extends into the northern territories of Chile. Consequently, the geographical spread of Clinopodium gilliesii covers a significant portion of the Andean and subtropical zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Clinopodium gilliesii, is characterized by its aromatic properties, which are primarily derived from its concentrated essential oils. These volatile oils are distributed throughout the plant's tissues, particularly within the glandular structures of the leaves and stems, providing the species with its distinct scent and therapeutic potential. In medicinal applications, it is these essential oils that carry the active chemical compounds responsible for the plant's biological activities.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| essential oils | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Clinopodium gilliesii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include piperitenone oxide, pulegone.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| piperitenone oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulegone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |