Dracocephalum ibericum
Dracocephalum ibericum, commonly known as Iberian dragonhead, is a resilient perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Native to the Caucasus and Middle Eastern regions, this aromatic plant is valued in traditional medicine for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, often utilized to support digestive and respiratory health.
- Scientific name: Dracocephalum ibericum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Dracocephalum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dracocephalum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Dracocephalum ibericum, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as Iberry dragonhead, while in Turkish, it is known as İberika. In Arabic, the species is called Dragonhead (تنين الرأس), and in Georgian, it is identified as Dracocala (დრაკოკალა).| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Eurasia. In Middle Europe, its presence can be recorded in Germany. Moving eastward, it inhabits parts of Central Asia, specifically within Turkmenistan. The species is also well-established in the Caucasus region, covering both the North Caucasus and the Transcaucasus. Finally, its range extends into Western Asia, where it is found in Iran.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |