Lippia
Lippia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Lippia, scientifically known as Lippia, is a diverse genus of flowering shrubs within the Verbenaceae family. Renowned for its aromatic foliage and medicinal properties, various species are utilized globally in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin infections, offering a rich source of bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Verbenaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Burroughsia · Dipterocalyx · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
LippiaSynonyms
- Burroughsia
- Dipterocalyx
- Goniostachyum
- Zappania
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- oréganos de monte
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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, it is classified under the family Verbenaceae. Finally, the medicinal species is identified by the genus Lippia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Verbenaceae |
| Genus | Lippia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several continents. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is specifically noted in Portugal. Its range extends to the Macaronesian islands, where it can be found in Madeira. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed across West Tropical Africa. Within this African region, it inhabits the countries of Benin, Burkina, and Gambia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal |
| Macaronesia | Madeira |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Lippia has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CARVACROL, Citral, LIMONENE, THYMOL, beta-Myrcene.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CARVACROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Citral | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LIMONENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| THYMOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-Myrcene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CARVACROL
- Natural product communications
Citral
- Natural product communications
LIMONENE
- Natural product communications
THYMOL
- Natural product communications
beta-Myrcene
- Natural product communications
camphor
- Natural product communications
Activities
Lippia has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Hypotensive, Sedative.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypotensive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimalarial
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Hypotensive
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Sedative
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Medicinal Uses
Lippia has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, malaria.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Lippia extract | Journal of medicinal food (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |