Lobularia maritima
Lobularia maritima, commonly known as sweet alyssum, is a versatile perennial herb cherished for its fragrant, honey-scented white blooms. Beyond its ornamental appeal in gardens, it holds traditional medicinal significance. Renowned for its calming properties, this resilient plant is often utilized in herbal practices to soothe and restore balance.
- Scientific name: Lobularia maritima
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Lobularia maritima, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Brassicales and the family Brassicaceae. Finally, it is situated within the genus Lobularia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lobularia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lobularia maritima, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In Portuguese, it is called Alisso, while in German, it is known as Strand-Silberkraut. Moving to Welsh, the name used is Alyswm pêr, and in French, it is recognized as Alysson maritime, whereas in Catalan, it is called Caps blancs.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Alisso | Wikidata |
| de | Strand-Silberkraut | Wikidata |
| cy | Alyswm pêr | Wikidata |
| fr | Alysson maritime | Wikidata |
| ca | Caps blancs | Wikidata |
| sv | Strandkrassing | Wikidata |
| zh | 香雪球 | Wikidata |
| lt | Lobuliarija | Wikidata |
| ar | خرم الإبرة البحري | Wikidata |
| tr | Kraliyet halısı | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution primarily centered within the regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally across the coastal landscapes of Denmark and Great Britain. Its presence also extends to the island of Ireland, where it integrates into the local flora. Furthermore, the species is documented inhabiting the northern territories of Norway. Finally, the range of this medicinal plant includes the various regions of Sweden.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lobularia maritima, offers various components that are utilized in medicinal and aromatic applications. Researchers often study the chemical properties of the leaf extract to understand its bioactive potential, frequently utilizing a leaf ethanol extract to isolate specific therapeutic compounds more effectively. Furthermore, the plant is a source of essential oil, which contains the concentrated volatile compounds responsible for its distinct fragrance and biological activities. Whether analyzing the broad profile of the essential oil or focusing on the concentrated properties found within the leaf ethanol extract, each part contributes to the overall pharmacological interest of the species.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leave extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf ethanol extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Essential oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lobularia maritima has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include benzyl alcohol, catechin, ellagic acid, ferulic acid, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| benzyl alcohol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| globulol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ledol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linalool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulegone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lobularia maritima has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include abdominal pains, cold, coughs, oxidative stress, wound healing.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| abdominal pains | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coughs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |