Cunila galioides
Cunila galioides, commonly known as a member of the Lamiaceae family, is a medicinal herb valued for its aromatic properties. Found in specific ecological niches, this plant contains essential oils with potential therapeutic benefits. Research explores its bioactive compounds, highlighting its traditional importance in folk medicine and pharmacological studies.
- Scientific name: Cunila galioides
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Cunila.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cunila | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cunila galioides, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as cunila, while in Spanish, it is known as cunila or hierba de la cunila. In Portuguese, it is identified as cunila.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Cunila galioides, exhibits a specific range of occurrence within the country of Brazil. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated across several key macroregions of the nation. Specifically, it can be found growing within the West-Central region of Brazil. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit the Southeast part of the country. Finally, its presence extends into the southern territories of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cunila galioides has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include citral, limonene.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| citral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |