Dracocephalum rupestre
Dracocephalum rupestre, commonly known as rock dragonhead, is a resilient perennial herb native to rocky, Mediterranean landscapes. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, this aromatic plant is characterized by its striking blue flowers and minty fragrance. It holds significant value in traditional herbalism for its diverse therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Dracocephalum rupestre
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it falls under the family Lamiaceae. Its specific classification concludes 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, known scientifically as Dracocephalum rupestre, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and regional context. In German, it is called Felsen-Drachenkopf, while in Chinese, it is associated with several different names, including 毛建草 (Máo jiàn cǎo), 毛尖茶 (Máo jiān chá), 毛建草人岩青兰 (Máo jiàn cǎo rén yán qīng lán), and 白花岩青兰 (Bái huā yán qīng lán).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Felsen-Drachenkopf | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛建草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛尖茶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛建草人岩青兰） | Wikidata |
| zh | 白花岩青兰 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛尖 | Wikidata |
| zh | 岩青兰 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions of Eastern Asia. In China, its presence is documented across the northern territories of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. It can also be found throughout the China North-Central region, extending further west into Qinghai. Beyond the borders of China, the species is geographically situated within Korea. Together, these areas define the specific natural habitat where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Activities
Dracocephalum rupestre has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dracocephalum rupestre has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antiviral.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |