Lavandula dentata
Lavandula dentata, commonly known as French lavender or dentate lavender, is a versatile perennial shrub prized for its aromatic foliage and delicate blue flowers. Renowned for its calming properties, this medicinal plant is frequently used in aromatherapy and traditional remedies to soothe anxiety, promote sleep, and support skin health.
- Scientific name: Lavandula dentata
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified 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 dentata, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Russian, it is called Лаванда зубчатáя, while in German, it is known as Französischer Lavendel. In Catalan, the species is identified as espígol retallat, and in Persian, it is written as لاواندولا دنتاتا. Additionally, in Arabic, the plant is commonly called خزامى مسننة.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Лаванда зубчатая | Wikidata |
| de | Französischer Lavendel | Wikidata |
| ca | espígol retallat | Wikidata |
| fa | لاواندولا دنتاتا | Wikidata |
| ar | خزامى مسننة | Wikidata |
| br | Lavand-Spagn | Wikidata |
| cs | levandule zoubkatá | Wikidata |
| sk | levanduľa zúbkatá | Wikidata |
| arz | ضرم مسنن | Wikidata |
| ur | اسطو خودوس ہسپانوی | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across various regions of Southwestern Europe. Within this area, its distribution includes the Balearic Islands and mainland Spain. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the species can also be located in Bulgaria. Furthermore, it is commonly found throughout the landscape of Greece. Finally, its geographical range extends into the territory of Italy.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lavandula dentata, is a medicinal species where various components are utilized for their therapeutic potential. The most prominent feature is its aromatic leaves, which are characterized by their distinctively toothed margins. Whether examining a single leaf or a dense cluster, the vegetation is a rich source of essential compounds. When processed, the plant yields a highly concentrated oil that is frequently used in aromatherapy and topical applications. Additionally, researchers often utilize an ethanol extract derived from the plant material to isolate bioactive phytochemicals, enhancing its medicinal efficacy in scientific studies.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethanol Extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lavandula dentata has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1.8-cineole, borneol, camphene hydrate, carveol, cis-verbenol.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| borneol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphene hydrate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carveol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-verbenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| d-limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eucalyptol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxycinnamic acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isobornyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linalool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lavandula dentata has 8 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anticoagulant.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticoagulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lavandula dentata has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, Dermatitis, Epilepsy, Neuroinflammation, Oxidative Stress.
- Total uses
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dermatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroinflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oxidative Stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anticoagulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthenia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |