Limonium algarvense
Limonium algarvense, commonly known as the Algarve sea lavender, is a rare, endemic coastal plant found along the southern shores of Portugal. While primarily valued for its ecological significance, it represents the unique biodiversity of saline habitats, offering potential pharmacological interest through its specialized secondary metabolites and medicinal properties.
- Scientific name: Limonium algarvense
- Family: Plumbaginaceae
- 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 Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Plumbaginaceae and specifically assigned to the genus Limonium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Plumbaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Limonium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Limonium algarvense, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Portuguese, it is referred to as estátua-do-mar, while in English, it is commonly called Algarve sea lavender.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific and limited geographical distribution across two distinct regions. It is primarily found within the southwestern part of Europe, specifically in Portugal. Additionally, its range extends southward into Northern Africa. Within this African territory, the species is located in Morocco. Consequently, the survival of this medicinal plant is tied to these particular coastal or Mediterranean climates.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Chemicals
Limonium algarvense has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Limonium algarvense has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Limonium algarvense has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |