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Dracocephalum cuspidatum

Dracocephalum cuspidatum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Dracocephalum cuspidatum, is a perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Commonly found in rocky, mountainous terrains, this aromatic plant features distinctive pointed leaves and striking blue flowers. It is valued in traditional medicine for its potent antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties in herbal remedies.

Family
Lamiaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Hyssopus Cuspidatus · Hyssopus Cuspidatus Var. Albiflorus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Dracocephalum cuspidatum

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, which characterizes its botanical lineage. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Dracocephalum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Dracocephalum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Northern and Central Asia. In the northern reaches, it can be found growing within the Altai mountains of Siberia. Its habitat extends southward into Central Asia, specifically within the borders of Kazakhstan. The species is also documented in the Xinjiang region of China. Finally, its range includes the vast landscapes of Mongolia.

Region Area
Siberia Altay
Central Asia Kazakhstan
China Xinjiang
Mongolia Mongolia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Dracocephalum cuspidatum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Esculetin, Methyl rosmarinate, OLEANOLIC ACID, caffeic acid, luteolin.

Chemicals reported in Dracocephalum cuspidatum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Esculetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methyl rosmarinate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
OLEANOLIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
caffeic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
luteolin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Esculetin

  1. BioMed research international

Methyl rosmarinate

  1. BioMed research international

OLEANOLIC ACID

  1. Fitoterapia

caffeic acid

  1. BioMed research international

luteolin

  1. BioMed research international

Activities

Dracocephalum cuspidatum has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antitumor.

Activities reported in Dracocephalum cuspidatum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antitumor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antibacterial

  1. Fitoterapia

Antimicrobial

  1. Natural product research

Antioxidant

  1. Natural product research

Antitumor

  1. Fitoterapia

Preparations

Dracocephalum cuspidatum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethyl acetate fraction of the aerial part.

Preparations reported for Dracocephalum cuspidatum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Ethyl acetate fraction of the aerial part 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ethyl acetate fraction of the aerial part

  1. Natural product research