southwestern mock vervain
Glandularia bipinnatifida · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Southwestern mock vervain, scientifically known as Glandularia bipinnatifida, is a resilient perennial herb native to arid regions. Renowned for its delicate, pinkish-purple blooms, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Historically used in traditional medicine, it is studied for its potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial therapeutic properties.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Dakota vervain
- Dakota mock vervain
- Prairie Verbena
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Glandularia bipinnatifidaSynonyms
- Verbena bipinnatifida
- Verbena andrieuxii
- Verbena demareei
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Alfombrilla
- Alfombrilla de campo
French:
- Glandulaire des prairies
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, it is classified under the family Verbenaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Glandularia and the specific species Glandularia bipinnatifida.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Verbenaceae |
| Genus | Glandularia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across different continents and regions. In Middle Europe, its presence can be documented within Germany. Moving to the Northwestern United States, it is found in both Colorado and Wyoming. Its range also extends into the North-Central United States, specifically appearing in Kansas. Finally, the species is also known to inhabit the state of Missouri.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Wyoming |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Nebraska |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma |
| North-Central U.S.A. | South Dakota |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Glandularia bipinnatifida has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chrysoeriol 7-O-Neohesperidoside, Flavonoids, Martynoside, PULCHELLOSIDE I, PULCHELLOSIDE II.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysoeriol 7-O-Neohesperidoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Martynoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PULCHELLOSIDE I | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PULCHELLOSIDE II | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Verbascoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chrysoeriol 7-O-Neohesperidoside
- Die Pharmazie
Flavonoids
- Die Pharmazie
Martynoside
- Acta poloniae pharmaceutica
PULCHELLOSIDE I
- Acta poloniae pharmaceutica
PULCHELLOSIDE II
- Acta poloniae pharmaceutica
Verbascoside
- Acta poloniae pharmaceutica