Origanum punonense

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Origanum punonense, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Origanum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Origanum punonense, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its geographical distribution is primarily centered within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, this medicinal species can be found growing in the territory of Palestine. Because of this concentrated habitat, it is considered an endemic element of the local flora. Understanding this localized presence is essential for the conservation of the species in its native environment.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Origanum punonense is characterized by a growth form that functions as a subshrub, exhibiting a woody structure that provides physical support to its stems. It is categorized as a woody plant, distinguishing it from purely non-woody herbaceous species. In terms of its ecological habitat and moisture preference, it is classified as a terrestrial species, rather than being aquatic or semiaquatic. Furthermore, the plant functions as an independent organism, meaning it does not rely on a host for nutrients and operates without any parasitic relationship.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Growth form :

subshrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Origanum punonense has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CARVACROL, CARVONE, P-CYMENE, PINENE, Terpinene.

CARVACROL

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CARVONE

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P-CYMENE

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PINENE

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Terpinene

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Activities

Origanum punonense has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antiproliferative.

Antibacterial

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Antifungal

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Antimicrobial

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Antiproliferative

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Medicinal Uses

Origanum punonense has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, diabetes mellitus, infections.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations