Lavandula coronopifolia
Lavandula coronopifolia, commonly known as Crowned Lavender, is a resilient Mediterranean shrub prized for its aromatic foliage. Renowned for its calming properties, this medicinal plant is used in traditional herbalism to soothe anxiety and promote sleep. Its fragrant blossoms and silver-green leaves offer both therapeutic benefits and aesthetic beauty.
- Scientific name: Lavandula coronopifolia
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Lavandula.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lavandula | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lavandula coronopifolia, is recognized by various regional names depending on the language and local dialect. In Hebrew, it is referred to as אזוביון מדברי, while in Arabic, it carries several distinct common names such as خزامى كورونوبسية الأوراق, زيتة, and نتش.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| he | אזוביון מדברי | Wikidata |
| ar | خزامى كورونوبسية الأوراق | Wikidata |
| ar | زيتة | Wikidata |
| ar | نتش | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Lavandula coronopifolia, is primarily distributed throughout the northern regions of the African continent. Its natural habitat encompasses several key territories, including the coastal and inland areas of Algeria and Morocco. Furthermore, the species can be found growing within the landscapes of Libya and Egypt. It also extends its range into the arid environments of Western Sahara. Collectively, these locations define the specific geographical footprint of this medicinal lavender species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lavandula coronopifolia, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through the use of its aerial part. This portion of the plant includes the stems, leaves, and fragrant flowers that grow above the ground. The essential oils and therapeutic compounds concentrated within these above-ground structures are what make the aerial part the most significant component for harvesting and medicinal applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lavandula coronopifolia has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chloroform, ethanol, ethyl acetate, petroleum ether.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chloroform | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| petroleum ether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |