Olea europaea subsp. europaea
Olea europaea subsp. europaea, commonly known as the European olive, is a resilient evergreen shrub celebrated for its medicinal and nutritional properties. Rich in polyphenols and antioxidants, it is widely utilized in traditional medicine to support cardiovascular health, reduce inflammation, and combat oxidative stress through its potent bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Olea europaea subsp. europaea
- Family: Oleaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Oleaceae. Within this family, it is specifically identified by the genus Olea as the subspecies Olea europaea subsp. europaea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Oleaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Olea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Olea europaea subsp. europaea, is widely distributed across several regions within Southwestern Europe. It can be found growing in the coastal and inland areas of France and Portugal. The species also thrives within the Mediterranean island territories of Corse and Sardegna. Furthermore, its presence is well-documented throughout the Baleares archipelago. Together, these locations highlight the plant's significant footprint across the southwestern Mediterranean landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
Activities
Olea europaea subsp. europaea has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antihyperglycemic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |