deadnettle
Lamium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Deadnettle, scientifically known as Lamium, is a versatile genus of herbaceous plants within the Lamiaceae family. Often characterized by square stems and non-stinging leaves, these resilient perennials feature charming tubular flowers. While primarily ornamental, various species hold significant value in traditional herbalism for their diverse medicinal and therapeutic properties.
Names
Common Names
- dead-nettle
- dead nettles
- deadnettles and archangels
- Deadnettle
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Wiedemannia
- Lamiastrum
- Galeobdolon
- Wiedmannia
- Psilopsis
- Lamiella
- Orvala
- ortigas aromáticas
German:
- Taubnesseln
- Taubnessel
- Taubnessel
- Taubnesseln
French:
- Lamier
- Lamiastrum
- Lamier rouge
- Lamier
Scientific Names
Accepted name
LamiumSynonyms
- Orvala
- Lamiastrum
- Lamiella
- Wiedemannia
- Lamiopsis
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 Lamium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lamium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical presence across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its distribution extends to the island of Iceland. The species is also documented in the Faroe Islands, locally known as Føroyar. Finally, its range includes the territories of Great Britain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lamium has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anthocyanins, Benzoxazinoids, Flavonoids, Hydroxycinnamic Acids, Iridoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthocyanins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Benzoxazinoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hydroxycinnamic Acids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Iridoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Liriodendrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Secoiridoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betaine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anthocyanins
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Benzoxazinoids
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Flavonoids
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Hydroxycinnamic Acids
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Iridoids
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Liriodendrin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Secoiridoids
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
betaine
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Lamium has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiviral.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |