Dracocephalum palmatum
Dracocephalum palmatum, commonly known as palmately-leaved dragonhead, is a resilient perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean, this aromatic plant features distinctive lobed leaves and vibrant blue flowers. Highly valued in traditional herbalism, it possesses diverse bioactive properties, including antioxidant and antimicrobial medicinal qualities.
- Scientific name: Dracocephalum palmatum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Dracocephalum. Specifically, Dracocephalum palmatum represents a unique species within this taxonomic lineage.
| 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, known scientifically as Dracocephalum palmatum, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as palmately-leaved dragonhead, while in French, it is known as dracophyllum à feuilles palmées. In German, the species is called palmblattiges Drachenkopf, and in Spanish, it is identified as dragoncefalos palmado.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct regions of Northern Asia. In the vast territory of Siberia, it can be specifically found within the Yakutiya region. Its presence extends significantly into the Russian Far East, covering various diverse landscapes. Within this eastern territory, it inhabits the Kamchatka Peninsula and the Khabarovsk area. Finally, the species also grows within the Magadan region, completing its northern geographical range.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kamchatka | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Magadan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dracocephalum palmatum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, aesculetin, caftaric acid, cichoric acid, coumarins.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aesculetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caftaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cichoric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salvianolic acid B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| umbelliferone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dracocephalum palmatum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diffuse large B cell lymphoma, prostate cancer.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diffuse large B cell lymphoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prostate cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |