Clinopodium menthifolium subsp. ascendens
Clinopodium menthifolium subsp. ascendens, commonly known as climbing pennyroyal, is a distinctive medicinal herb within the Lamiaceae family. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this subspecies is valued in traditional herbalism for its potent essential oils, which possess significant antimicrobial, digestive, and soothing qualities used in various natural remedies.
- Scientific name: Clinopodium menthifolium subsp. ascendens
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Clinopodium as the subspecies ascendens.
| 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, scientifically known as Clinopodium menthifolium subsp. ascendens, is referred to by the common name Clinopodium menthifolium ascendens in Bulgarian (bg).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bg | Clinopodium menthifolium ascendens | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is also present within the borders of Austria. Its range extends further into the central territories of Belgium. Finally, the plant is documented occurring throughout the Czechia-Slovakia region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Clinopodium menthifolium subsp. ascendens, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties which are concentrated within its essential oil. This volatile oil is extracted from the aromatic aerial parts of the plant, including the leaves and flowering tops, where it contains the bioactive compounds responsible for its therapeutic effects. The chemical profile of this essential oil is what defines the plant's potency and its application in various traditional and herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| essential oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Clinopodium menthifolium subsp. ascendens has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |