Marrubium peregrinum
Marrubium peregrinum, commonly known as White Horehound, is a perennial herb valued in traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, this plant is widely recognized for its ability to soothe respiratory ailments, acting as an effective expectorant to alleviate coughs and support overall lung health.
- Scientific name: Marrubium peregrinum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- 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 Lamiales and family Lamiaceae, it is specifically classified under the genus Marrubium. As a member of the Marrubium peregrinum species, it occupies a distinct position within this botanical hierarchy.
| 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 peregrinum, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In German, it is referred to as Ungarischer Andorn, while in Russian, it is called Шандра чужеземная. The Sorbian name for this species is Kretaski šelnik, and in Bulgarian, it is known as сусерка. Additionally, in Czech, the plant is commonly called jablečník cizí.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Ungarischer Andorn | Wikidata |
| ru | Шандра чужеземная | Wikidata |
| hsb | Kretaski šelnik | Wikidata |
| bg | сусерка | Wikidata |
| cs | jablečník cizí | Wikidata |
| el | Μαρούβιο το περιπλανώμενο | Wikidata |
| de | Wander-Andorn | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. Within Middle Europe, it can be found growing in the countries of Austria and Germany. Its presence extends further through the central territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Additionally, the species is documented within the borders of Hungary. Finally, its range reaches into Southeastern Europe, specifically within Albania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Marrubium peregrinum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include trans-caryophyllene, trans-thujone.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| trans-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-thujone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |