Clinopodium serpyllifolium brachycalyx
Clinopodium serpyllifolium subsp. brachycalyx · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Clinopodium serpyllifolium brachycalyx, scientifically known as Clinopodium serpyllifolium subsp. brachycalyx, is a distinctive medicinal herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this subspecies possesses unique bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies to support digestive health, reduce inflammation, and provide soothing antimicrobial benefits in herbal preparations.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Clinopodium Serpyllifolium Brachycalyx
- Scientific synonyms
- Satureja Serpyllifolia Subsp. Brachycalyx · Micromeria Fruticosa Subsp. Brachycalyx · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Clinopodium serpyllifolium brachycalyx
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Clinopodium serpyllifolium subsp. brachycalyxSynonyms
- Satureja serpyllifolia subsp. brachycalyx
- Micromeria fruticosa subsp. brachycalyx
- Clinopodium brachycalyx
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Clinopodium serpyllifolium brachycalyx
French:
- Clinopodium serpyllifolium brachycalyx
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Clinopodium as the subspecies brachycalyx.
| 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 specific geographical distribution centered within the Western Asian region. Its natural range is primarily documented across the territories of Lebanon and Syria. Additionally, the species can be found growing within the diverse landscapes of Türkiye. These specific locations highlight the plant's preference for the environmental conditions found in these Mediterranean and Middle Eastern areas. Consequently, its presence is restricted to these particular parts of Western Asia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria |
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Clinopodium serpyllifolium subsp. brachycalyx has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Pulegon.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Pulegon | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Pulegon
- International journal of environmental health research
Preparations
Clinopodium serpyllifolium subsp. brachycalyx has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oil.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Essential oil | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Essential oil
- International journal of environmental health research