Marrubium alysson
Marrubium alysson, commonly known as White Horehound, is a perennial herb valued for its significant therapeutic properties. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, this aromatic plant is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to soothe respiratory ailments, act as an expectorant, and alleviate coughs, offering a natural remedy for lung health.
- Scientific name: Marrubium alysson
- 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 and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Marrubium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Marrubium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Marrubium alysson, is recognized by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In Arabic, it is commonly referred to as فراسيون أليسون (ar), while in the Arabic dialect of Sinai, it is known as فراسيون اليسون (arz).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | فراسيون أليسون | Wikidata |
| arz | فراسيون اليسون | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Marrubium alysson, exhibits a diverse distribution across several continental regions. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Spain and the island of Sardegna. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the species is also well-established within Italy. Its presence extends into Northern Africa, where it inhabits the territory of Algeria. Finally, the plant reaches its southern range in the nation of Egypt.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as white horehound, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground structures include the leafy stems and the flowering tops, which contain the essential oils and active compounds necessary for therapeutic applications. When harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners focus on the entire green portion of the plant, ensuring that the bioactive constituents are collected for traditional remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Marrubium alysson has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acteoside, alyssonoside, forsythoside B, leucosceptoside A, leucosceptoside B.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acteoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alyssonoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| forsythoside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leucosceptoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leucosceptoside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| martynoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| verbascoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |