dragonhead

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• dragonhead
• dragonheads
• Dragon's Head

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Hyssopus
• Moldavica
• Fedtschenkiella
• Dracontocephalium
• Lallemantia
• Ruyschiana

Regional and Traditional Names

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. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Dracocephalum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific presence within the northern regions of the European continent. Its geographical distribution is notably concentrated across several Northern European nations. Specifically, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. The species also extends its reach into the territories of Norway and Sweden. Furthermore, its documented range includes the islands of Great Britain.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Dracocephalum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Lignans, Phenols, Phytosterol, Sesquiterpenes.

Flavonoids

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Lignans

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Phenols

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Phytosterol

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Sesquiterpenes

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Terpenoids

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Activities

Dracocephalum has 7 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antihyperlipidemic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Analgesic.

Anticancer

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Antihyperlipidemic

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Antimicrobial

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Antioxidant

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Analgesic

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Antispasmodic

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Hepatoprotective

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Medicinal Uses

Dracocephalum has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include respiratory diseases, antihyperlipidemic, antioxidant, antispasmodic, cardiovascular diseases.

Most Reported Uses