Marrubium incanum
Silver horehound
Marrubium incanum, commonly known as White Horehound, is a perennial medicinal herb native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for its aromatic, silvery-leaved foliage, it has long been utilized in traditional medicine. Its primary therapeutic properties include potent antitussive and expectorant qualities, making it a staple for treating respiratory ailments.
- Scientific name: Marrubium incanum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by 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, scientifically known as Marrubium incanum, is recognized by various local names depending on the region. In English, it is commonly referred to as silver horehound, while in Slovenian, it is known as sivkastobela črna meta.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sl | sivkastobela črna meta | Wikidata |
| en | silver horehound | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence can be specifically noted in Germany. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it is found in Southwestern Europe, particularly on the island of Sardegna. The species also extends into Southeastern Europe, where it inhabits territories such as Albania and Bulgaria. Additionally, its distribution reaches into the Southeastern European landscapes of Italy.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Marrubium incanum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include salvigenin, palmitic acid, samioside, stigmasterol, verbascoside.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| salvigenin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| samioside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| verbascoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |