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Clinopodium nepeta subsp. spruneri
Clinopodium nepeta subsp. spruneri, commonly known as Spruner's catnip, is a distinctive perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Valued for its aromatic foliage, this subspecies possesses unique phytochemical properties. It is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine for its calming effects, digestive support, and potential antimicrobial therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Clinopodium nepeta subsp. spruneri
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it falls under the family Lamiaceae. It is further categorized under the genus Clinopodium as the subspecies spruneri.
| 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 nepeta subsp. spruneri, is known by several regional names depending on the language and locale. In English, it is commonly referred to as Spruner's catnip, while in German, it is known as Spruners Katzenminze. In Italian, the plant is called Nepeta di Spruner, and in Latin, its scientific designation remains its formal identifier.
| Language |
Common Name |
Source |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found across the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. The distribution extends into Southwestern Europe, where it inhabits the islands of the Baleares and the island of Corse. Additionally, its range continues through the mainland landscape of France.
| Region |
Area |
Source |
| Northern Europe |
Great Britain |
WCVP |
| Middle Europe |
Czechia-Slovakia |
WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe |
Baleares |
WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe |
Corse |
WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe |
France |
WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe |
Portugal |
WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe |
Sardegna |
WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe |
Spain |
WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe |
Albania |
WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe |
Bulgaria |
WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Clinopodium nepeta subsp. spruneri, is primarily utilized for its therapeutic properties derived from its aerial parts, which encompass the stems, leaves, and flowering tops. These above-ground structures serve as the primary source for extracting the essential oil, a potent volatile fraction that contains the concentrated bioactive compounds responsible for the plant's medicinal effects.
- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part |
Sources |
Confidence |
| essential oil |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Clinopodium nepeta subsp. spruneri has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include D-limonene, germacrene D, isomenthone, piperitenone oxide, pulegone.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound |
Sources |
Confidence |
| D-limonene |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene D |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| isomenthone |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| piperitenone oxide |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulegone |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Clinopodium nepeta subsp. spruneri has 4 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antifungal, Apoptotic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity |
Sources |
Confidence |
| Antimicrobial |
3 |
★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant |
2 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| Apoptotic |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
