Clinopodium serpyllifolium subsp. fruticosum
Clinopodium serpyllifolium subsp. fruticosum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (316 studies) · ★★★★★
, scientifically known as Clinopodium serpyllifolium subsp. fruticosum, is a resilient perennial shrub prized in traditional herbalism. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, this aromatic plant possesses potent antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. It is widely utilized in folk medicine to support digestive health, alleviate respiratory discomfort, and reduce inflammation.
- Family
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- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Clinopodium serpyllifolium subsp. fruticosumSources: Wikidata
Distribution
This plant exhibits a very specific and limited geographical distribution across the European continent. Its presence is primarily recorded within the region of Southwestern Europe. Specifically, the subspecies fruticosum can be found growing in the country of Spain. Because its range is so localized, it is considered a niche species within its habitat. This restricted occurrence makes understanding its specific environmental needs essential for its conservation.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Clinopodium serpyllifolium subsp. fruticosum has 64 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-beta-ocimene, (Z)-3-HEXENOL, 1,8-Cineole, 1-OCTEN-3-OL, 2,5-DIHYDROFURAN.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-beta-ocimene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (Z)-3-HEXENOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-OCTEN-3-OL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,5-DIHYDROFURAN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,5-diethyl tetrahydrofuran | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-OCTANOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-Octanone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-THUJENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(E)-beta-ocimene
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(Z)-3-HEXENOL
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1,8-Cineole
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1-OCTEN-3-OL
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2,5-DIHYDROFURAN
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2,5-diethyl tetrahydrofuran
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3-OCTANOL
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3-Octanone
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ALPHA-PINENE
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ALPHA-THUJENE
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Activities
Clinopodium serpyllifolium subsp. fruticosum has 248 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Abortifacient.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Chronotropic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Inotropic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AChE-Inhibitor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abortifacient | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Addictive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(-)-Chronotropic
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(-)-Inotropic
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ACE-Inhibitor
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AChE-Inhibitor
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Abortifacient
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Acaricide
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Addictive
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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor
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Allelochemic
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Allelopathic
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