Lavandula pedunculata
Lavandula pedunculata, commonly known as Pedunculate Lavender, is a distinctive perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean. Characterized by its fragrant, upright lavender spikes and silvery foliage, this aromatic plant is cherished in herbalism for its calming properties, antiseptic qualities, and its ability to soothe skin and ease anxiety.
- Scientific name: Lavandula pedunculata
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, 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 pedunculata, is recognized by various common names across different languages and cultures. In Russian, it is referred to as Лаванда черешчатая, while in Portuguese, it is called arçã. In Swedish, the species is known as fjärilslavendel, and in both Chinese and Simplified Chinese, it is commonly named 蝴蝶薰衣草.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Лаванда черешчатая | Wikidata |
| pt | arçã | Wikidata |
| sv | fjärilslavendel | Wikidata |
| zh | 蝴蝶薰衣草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 蝴蝶薰衣草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 蝴蝶薰衣草 | Wikidata |
| mwl | tomilho burriqueiro | Wikidata |
| es | cantueso | Wikidata |
| zh | 狭叶薰衣草 | Wikidata |
| ast | Cantuesu | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found growing throughout both Portugal and Spain. Its range extends into Southeastern Europe, specifically within the European portion of Türkiye. Additionally, the species is present in Northern Africa, particularly in Morocco. Finally, its habitat includes the Macaronesian islands, most notably the Canary Islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| Western Asia | East Aegean Is. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lavandula pedunculata, is primarily valued for its aromatic properties, which are concentrated within its essential oil. This potent oil is extracted from the plant's flowering tops and leaves, capturing the complex volatile compounds that provide its characteristic scent. Beyond the oil itself, the plant's structure consists of slender, woody stems and narrow, silvery-green foliage that supports the fragrant spikes, all of which contribute to the overall therapeutic profile used in various medicinal applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| essential oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lavandula pedunculata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include glucose.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lavandula pedunculata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lavandula pedunculata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hyperglycemia, type 2 diabetes.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type 2 diabetes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |