Lavandula mairei
Lavandula mairei, commonly known as Maire's lavender, is a rare and enchanting perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean. Renowned for its striking silvery foliage and fragrant purple blooms, this medicinal plant offers calming aromatic properties, making it a precious addition to therapeutic gardens and natural wellness practices worldwide.
- Scientific name: Lavandula mairei
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Lavandula mairei, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is situated within 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, Lavandula mairei, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as Maire's lavender, while in French, it is called lavande de Maire. In Greek, the plant is known as λεβάντα της Μαΐρης (levánta tis Maíris), and in Spanish, it is called lavanda de Maire.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is a specialized species with a very restricted natural range. Its geographical distribution is limited to the specific region of Northern Africa. Within this continent, it can be found growing in the country of Morocco. Because it is localized to such a small area, it is considered an endemic species to this territory. Understanding this precise location is essential for the conservation of its natural habitat.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lavandula mairei has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include antioxidants.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |