Dracocephalum ibericum
Dracocephalum ibericum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Dracocephalum ibericum, scientifically known as Dracocephalum ibericum, is a perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Native to the Caucasus and surrounding regions, this aromatic plant is prized for its essential oils. It holds significant medicinal potential, traditionally used to support digestive health and alleviate various inflammatory conditions.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Lallemantia Iberica · Lallemantia Kopetdaghensis · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dracocephalum ibericumSynonyms
- Lallemantia iberica
- Lallemantia kopetdaghensis
- Dracocephalum aristatum
- Lallemantia sulphurea
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus |
| Western Asia | Iran |
| Western Asia | Iraq |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria |
| Western Asia | Palestine |
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Dracocephalum ibericum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Carotenoids, Flavonoids, Peroxidase, oil, proline.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Carotenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Peroxidase | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oil | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proline | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Carotenoids
- Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB
Flavonoids
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Peroxidase
- Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB
oil
- Scientific reports
proline
- Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB