Gontscharovia popovii

Gontscharovia popovii, commonly known as a rare medicinal herb, is a unique botanical species primarily found in specific regional ecosystems. While its pharmacological properties are still being extensively researched, this plant holds significant potential in traditional medicine, offering intriguing possibilities for developing new therapeutic treatments and natural healing compounds.

  • Scientific name: Gontscharovia popovii
  • Family: Lamiaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized within the genus Gontscharovia.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Lamiales WCVP
Family Lamiaceae WCVP
Genus Gontscharovia WCVP

Common Names

This plant, Gontscharovia popovii, is known by various names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as Popov's gontscharovia, while in Russian, it is identified as гончаровія попова (goncharoviya popova).
Language Common Name Source

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across multiple regions of Asia. Within Central Asia, its habitat includes the territories of both Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Its distribution extends into Western Asia, where it can be found in Afghanistan. The species is also present in the Indian Subcontinent, specifically throughout Pakistan. Finally, it inhabits the mountainous terrain of the West Himalaya region.

Region Area Source
Central Asia Tadzhikistan WCVP
Central Asia Uzbekistan WCVP
Western Asia Afghanistan WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Pakistan WCVP
Indian Subcontinent West Himalaya WCVP

Chemicals

Gontscharovia popovii has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carvacrol, gamma-terpinene, linalool, p-cymene.

Total chemicals
4
Scientific sources
4

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
carvacrol 1 ★☆☆☆☆
gamma-terpinene 1 ★☆☆☆☆
linalool 1 ★☆☆☆☆
p-cymene 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Gontscharovia popovii has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus niger, Bacillus subtilis, Candida albicans, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli.

Total uses
9
Scientific sources
9

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
Aspergillus niger 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Bacillus subtilis 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Candida albicans 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Enterococcus faecalis 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Escherichia coli 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Klebsiella pneumoniae 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Saccharomyces cerevisiae 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Staphylococcus aureus 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Staphylococcus epidermidis 1 ★☆☆☆☆