Origanum grosii
Origanum grosii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Origanum grosii, scientifically known as Origanum grosii, is a distinctive aromatic herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Native to specific Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions, this plant is valued for its essential oils. It offers significant ethnobotanical importance, traditionally utilized in various cultures for its diverse medicinal properties.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Origanum grosiiTaxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is a member of the family Lamiaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Origanum as Origanum grosii.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Origanum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Origanum grosii, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. Its presence is primarily documented within the region of Northern Africa. Specifically, this medicinal species can be found growing in the territory of Morocco. Because its distribution is so localized, it is considered a characteristic element of that specific landscape. Understanding this narrow habitat is essential for the conservation of the species.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Morocco |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Origanum grosii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Licoflavone C.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Licoflavone C | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Licoflavone C
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Origanum grosii has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antioxidant, Hemolytic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hemolytic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Antioxidant
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Hemolytic
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Medicinal Uses
Origanum grosii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Analgesic, antioxidant.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |