Dracocephalum surmandinum
Dracocephalum surmandinum, commonly known as Surmadin dragonhead, is a rare medicinal herb endemic to the high-altitude regions of Tajikistan. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, this aromatic plant possesses unique phytochemical properties. It is valued in traditional medicine for its potential antioxidant, antimicrobial, and therapeutic benefits in treating various ailments.
- Scientific name: Dracocephalum surmandinum
- 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 family Lamiaceae, it is specifically classified under the genus Dracocephalum. As a member of this lineage, Dracocephalum surmandinum represents a distinct medicinal species within its taxonomic hierarchy.
| 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 surmandinum, is known by various local names depending on the linguistic region it inhabits. In English, it is commonly referred to as Surmandin dragonhead, while in German, it is known as Surmandiner Drachenkopf. In French, the species is called dragonhead de Surmandin, and in Russian, it is identified as дракоцефал сурмандинский.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. It is found exclusively within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, its natural habitat is located within the borders of Iran. Because it is restricted to this single country, it is considered an endemic species. Consequently, its global distribution remains highly localized to these particular territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dracocephalum surmandinum, is primarily utilized for its therapeutic properties through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the stems, leaves, and flowering structures, contain the essential oils and bioactive compounds necessary for its medicinal applications. When harvested, these aerial parts are typically dried to preserve their chemical potency for use in herbal preparations.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dracocephalum surmandinum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include limonene, Perilla aldehyde, perilla aldehyde.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| limonene | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Perilla aldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| perilla aldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dracocephalum surmandinum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |