Clinopodium nubigenum
Clinopodium nubigenum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Clinopodium nubigenum, scientifically known as Clinopodium nubigenum, is a versatile medicinal herb native to high-altitude regions. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat respiratory ailments and digestive issues. Its potent bioactive compounds offer significant therapeutic potential in natural healing practices.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Thymus Nubigenus · Satureja Nubigena · 5 more
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Sunfo
- tipo
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Clinopodium nubigenumSynonyms
- Thymus nubigenus
- Satureja nubigena
- Micromeria nubigena
- Micromeria nubigena var. angustifolia
- Micromeria nubigena var. cordifolia
- Micromeria nubigena subvar. glabrescens
- Micromeria nubigena var. glabrescens
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 is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of South America. In Northern South America, it can be found growing within the territory of Venezuela. Its presence extends into Western South America, where it is documented in Colombia. The species is also located within the borders of Ecuador in the western part of the continent. Finally, its geographical range reaches further south into Peru.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
Activities
Clinopodium nubigenum has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Clinopodium nubigenum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include secondary infections.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| secondary infections | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |