Glandularia aristigera
Glandularia aristigera, commonly known as the aristate verbena, is a charming perennial herb prized for its vibrant, tubular flowers. Beyond its ornamental appeal, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally used in various cultures, it offers potential medicinal properties, making it a fascinating subject for botanical and pharmacological study.
- Scientific name: Glandularia aristigera
- Family: Verbenaceae
- Native range: Europe
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, it is classified under the family Verbenaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Glandularia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Verbenaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Glandularia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Glandularia aristigera, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the aristate verbena, while in Spanish, it is commonly called verbena aristada.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a remarkably broad and diverse geographical distribution spanning multiple continents. In Middle Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Germany. Moving toward the Mediterranean region, it is also found throughout Southeastern Europe, specifically in Greece. The species extends into West Tropical Africa, where it inhabits countries such as Nigeria. Finally, its range reaches into West-Central Tropical Africa, encompassing the nations of Burundi and Rwanda.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
Activities
Glandularia aristigera has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |