Lavandula angustifolia angustifolia

Lavandula angustifolia subsp. angustifolia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (41 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Lavandula angustifolia angustifolia, scientifically known as Lavandula angustifolia subsp. angustifolia, is a prized perennial herb renowned for its aromatic purple blooms. Highly valued in traditional medicine, this subspecies offers potent calming properties, frequently used to alleviate anxiety, improve sleep quality, and soothe skin irritations through its essential oils.

Family
Lamiaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Lavandula Angustifolia Angustifolia · English Lavender · 4 more
Scientific synonyms
Lavandula Officinalis Var. Delphinensis · Lavandula Vera Var. Angustifolia · 13 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Lavandula angustifolia subsp. angustifolia

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • espliego común
  • lavanda fina
  • lavandula

German:

  • Lavendel
  • echter Lavendel

French:

  • lavande
  • lavande vraie
  • lavande à feuilles étroites
  • Lavande fine

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 and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Lavandula. Specifically, this specimen is identified as the subspecies Lavandula angustifolia subsp. angustifolia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Lavandula

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented in both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species is also found throughout Middle Europe, specifically in Austria and Germany. Additionally, its range extends into Southwestern Europe, where it can be found in France. Together, these locations highlight the diverse geographical spread of this specific subspecies.

Region Area
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Ireland
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Germany
Southwestern Europe France
Southwestern Europe Spain
Southeastern Europe Bulgaria
Southeastern Europe Italy
Eastern Europe Baltic States
Eastern Europe Krym

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Lavandula angustifolia subsp. angustifolia has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Linalool, Betulin, Deoxyartemisinin, LINALYL ACETATE, Linalool acetate.

Chemicals reported in Lavandula angustifolia subsp. angustifolia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Linalool 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Betulin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Deoxyartemisinin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
LINALYL ACETATE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Linalool acetate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
artemisinin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
betulinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
coumarin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Linalool

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP
  3. Cells

Betulin

  1. Dr. Duke

Deoxyartemisinin

  1. Biotechnology letters

LINALYL ACETATE

  1. Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP

Linalool acetate

  1. Cells

artemisinin

  1. Biotechnology letters

betulinic acid

  1. Dr. Duke

coumarin

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Lavandula angustifolia subsp. angustifolia has 28 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticarcinomic.

Activities reported in Lavandula angustifolia subsp. angustifolia
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anticancer 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anthelmintic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiHIV 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticarcinomic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antidepressant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antidiabetic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiedemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiepileptic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antifeedant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anticancer

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP

Anthelmintic

  1. Dr. Duke

AntiHIV

  1. Dr. Duke

Antibacterial

  1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic

  1. Dr. Duke

Antidepressant

  1. Pharmaceutical biology

Antidiabetic

  1. Heliyon

Antiedemic

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiepileptic

  1. Heliyon

Antifeedant

  1. Dr. Duke

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
essential oil Journal of oleo science (and other 3 sources) ★★☆☆☆
aqueous extracts Comptes rendus biologies (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Essential Oil Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Ethyl acetate extracts Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
aerial parts hydroalcoholic extract Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
dry extracts Reproduction, nutrition, development (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
essential oils Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
ethanolic extracts RSC advances (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
extracts Fish physiology and biochemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
hydroalcoholic extracts Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆