Clinopodium nepeta subsp. spruneri
Clinopodium nepeta subsp. spruneri · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (407 studies) · ★★★★★
Clinopodium nepeta subsp. spruneri, is a distinctive medicinal herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Renowned for its aromatic qualities, this subspecies possesses significant therapeutic potential. It is traditionally utilized for its antimicrobial and soothing properties, offering a natural approach to wellness through its unique bioactive compounds and herbal essence.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Clinopodium Calamintha · Calamintha Officinalis · 51 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Clinopodium nepeta subsp. spruneriSynonyms
- Clinopodium calamintha
- Calamintha officinalis
- Calamintha nepeta f. acinifolia
- Calamintha officinalis f. villosissima
- Calamintha sylvatica f. villosissima
- Melissa montana
- Satureja villosa
- Satureja baetica
- Satureja calamintha
- Satureja calamintha var. villosissima
- Thymus calamintha
- Satureja menthifolia var. baetica
- Satureja calamintha var. calaminthoides
- Calamintha nepeta var. byzantina
- Clinopodium spruneri
- Satureja vulgaris subsp. calamintha
- Calamintha menthifolia var. adscendens
- Clinopodium officinale
- Calamintha officinalis subsp. glandulosa
- Clinopodium glandulosum
- Clinopodium nepeta subsp. glandulosum
- Melissa glandulosa
- Thymus officinalis var. parviflora
- Thymus calaminthoides
- Thymus moschatella
- Nepeta intermedia
- Melissa calamintha
- Melissa calamintha var. villosa
- Melissa glomerata
- Calamintha adscendens
- Calamintha baetica
- Calamintha byzantina
- Calamintha glandulosa f. albiflora
- Calamintha macra
- Calamintha montana
- Calamintha nepeta var. acinifolia
- Calamintha officinalis var. villosissima
- Calamintha pauciflora
- Calamintha spruneri
- Calamintha stricta
- Calamintha officinalis var. stricta
- Satureja glandulosa
- Calamintha parviflora subsp. glandulosa
- Clinopodium nepeta var. glandulosum
- Satureja calamintha subsp. glandulosa
- Calamintha officinalis var. vulgaris
- Clinopodium baeticum
- Satureja calamintha var. glandulosa
- Calamintha nepeta subsp. spruneri
- Calamintha menthifolia var. baetica
- Calamintha nepeta var. glandulosa
- Calamintha nepeta subsp. glandulosa
- Calamintha glandulosa
Sources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Clinopodium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse |
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Clinopodium nepeta subsp. spruneri has 67 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Pulegone, Isomenthone, Germacrene D, LIMONENE, MENTHOL.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Pulegone | 5 supporting sources | ★★★☆☆ |
| Isomenthone | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Germacrene D | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LIMONENE | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MENTHOL | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MENTHONE | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PIPERITONE | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Piperitenone | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Piperitenone oxide | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (Z)-2-Hexen-1-ol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Pulegone
- Dr. Duke
- Natural product communications
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Isomenthone
- Dr. Duke
- Natural product communications
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Germacrene D
- Dr. Duke
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
LIMONENE
- Dr. Duke
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
MENTHOL
- Dr. Duke
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
MENTHONE
- Dr. Duke
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
PIPERITONE
- Dr. Duke
- Journal of the science of food and agriculture
Piperitenone
- Dr. Duke
- Journal of the science of food and agriculture
Piperitenone oxide
- Dr. Duke
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
(Z)-2-Hexen-1-ol
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Clinopodium nepeta subsp. spruneri has 268 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Apoptotic, (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Apoptotic | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Chronotropic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Inotropic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AChE-Inhibitor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- Journal of the science of food and agriculture
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Antioxidant
- Dr. Duke
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Apoptotic
- Dr. Duke
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
(-)-Chronotropic
- Dr. Duke
(-)-Inotropic
- Dr. Duke
ACE-Inhibitor
- Dr. Duke
AChE-Inhibitor
- Dr. Duke
Acaricide
- Dr. Duke
Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor
- Dr. Duke
Allelochemic
- Dr. Duke
Preparations
Clinopodium nepeta subsp. spruneri has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oil, aqueous extract of Calamintha officinalis, volatile oils.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Essential oil | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Aqueous extract of calamintha officinalis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Volatile oils | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Essential oil
- Letters in applied microbiology
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Aqueous extract of calamintha officinalis
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry
Volatile oils
- Natural product communications