Leonurus glaucescens
Leonurus glaucescens, commonly known as Glaucous Motherwort, is a perennial herb native to specific regions of North America. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, this medicinal plant is valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Traditionally, it has been utilized in herbal practices to support nervous system health and promote relaxation.
- Scientific name: Leonurus glaucescens
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 Leonurus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Leonurus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Leonurus glaucescens, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Azerbaijani, it is called Göyümtül damotu, while in Chinese, it is identified by multiple names including 灰白益母草, 粉绿益母草, 益母草, and the simplified versions 灰白益母草 and 灰白益母草 (zh-hans and zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| az | Göyümtül damotu | Wikidata |
| zh | 灰白益母草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 灰白益母草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 灰白益母草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 粉绿益母草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across various regions of Eastern Europe. Its presence is noted throughout much of Central European Russia and East European Russia. Additionally, it can be found extending into the territories of South European Russia. The species also inhabits the areas of Northwest European Russia. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant includes Ukraine.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Northwest European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Leonurus glaucescens, is primarily utilized in traditional medicinal practices through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground structures encompass the entire visible framework of the organism, including the stems, leaves, and flowering heads. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the concentrated phytochemicals produced by the plant during its growth cycle, which are often most potent in the foliage and reproductive organs.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Leonurus glaucescens has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-ethyl-O-alpha-L-arabinopyranosyl-(1---- 2)-alpha-L- rhamnopyranosyl-(1----3)-4-O-feruloyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside, lavandulifolioside, leonoside A, leonoside B, verbascoside.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-ethyl-O-alpha-L-arabinopyranosyl-(1---- 2)-alpha-L- rhamnopyranosyl-(1----3)-4-O-feruloyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lavandulifolioside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leonoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leonoside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| verbascoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |