Glechoma hirsuta
Glechoma hirsuta, commonly known as hairy moneywort, is a low-growing perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Frequently found in moist, shaded environments, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties, including its potential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant effects used to treat various ailments.
- Scientific name: Glechoma hirsuta
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
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. Finally, it is specifically categorized within the genus Glechoma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Glechoma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Glechoma hirsuta, is recognized by various local names across different regions and languages. In Russian, it is called Будра волосистая, while in Bulgarian, it is referred to as урбаличе. Among Czech speakers, the plant is known as popenec chlupatý, and in Belarusian, it goes by Блюшчык цвёрдаваласісты. Additionally, in Poland, it is commonly called Bluszczyk kosmaty.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Будра волосистая | Wikidata |
| bg | урбаличе | Wikidata |
| cs | popenec chlupatý | Wikidata |
| be | Блюшчык цвёрдаваласісты | Wikidata |
| pl | Bluszczyk kosmaty | Wikidata |
| ca | Glechoma Hirsut | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across several regions within Middle Europe. Its distribution includes specific territories such as Austria and Germany. It can also be identified throughout the areas of Czechia and Slovakia. Furthermore, the species is present in Hungary. Finally, its geographical range extends into Poland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Glechoma hirsuta has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include oleanolic acid, ursolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |