Origanum elongatum
Origanum elongatum, commonly known as elongated oregano, is a resilient aromatic herb native to Mediterranean landscapes. Renowned for its distinctive elongated leaves, this plant belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is highly valued in traditional medicine and culinary practices for its potent essential oils and diverse therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Origanum elongatum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Origanum elongatum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Lamiales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Lamiaceae and the genus Origanum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Origanum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Origanum elongatum, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as elongated oregano, while in Spanish, it is known as orégano alargado. In Greek, the plant is called elongato oregano, and in Arabic, it is identified as زعتر طويل (za'tar tawil).| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Origanum elongatum, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. Its presence is primarily recorded within the northern region of the African continent. Specifically, this medicinal species is found growing in the territory of Morocco. Due to this restricted habitat, it is considered an endemic element of the local flora in that area. Consequently, its natural distribution is tied closely to the unique environmental conditions of the Moroccan landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Origanum elongatum, is primarily utilized for its therapeutic properties through the use of its aerial part. The aerial parts encompass the entire portion of the plant situated above the ground, including the slender, elongated stems, the green leaves, and the flowering structures. These components are rich in essential oils and bioactive compounds, making the harvested foliage the most significant part for extraction and medicinal application.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial Part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Origanum elongatum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Carvacrol, p-cymene.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Carvacrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-cymene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Origanum elongatum has 7 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antibiotic, Antifungal, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibiotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vasodilator | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |