Origanum vulgare subsp. virens
Origanum vulgare subsp. virens, commonly known as green oregano, is a potent medicinal herb prized for its therapeutic properties. Rich in essential oils like carvacrol, this subspecies offers powerful antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory benefits. It is traditionally used to support digestive health and bolster the body's immune system.
- Scientific name: Origanum vulgare subsp. virens
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is categorized under the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Origanum as the subspecies virens.
| 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, known scientifically as Origanum vulgare subsp. virens, is recognized by various regional common names depending on the linguistic context. In Portuguese, it is frequently referred to as orégãos or manjerico-do-monte, while in Mirandese, it is known as ourieganos.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | orégãos | Wikidata |
| mwl | ourieganos | Wikidata |
| pt | manjerico-do-monte | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several distinct regions in the Mediterranean and Atlantic areas. Within Southwestern Europe, it can be found inhabiting the territories of Portugal and Spain. Its presence also extends to the Balearic Islands located in the same European region. Moving toward North Africa, the species is documented within the borders of Morocco. Finally, its range reaches into Macaronesia, specifically occurring in the Azores.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Azores | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
Chemicals
Origanum vulgare subsp. virens has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carvacrol, linalool, p-cymene, polyphenols, thymol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carvacrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linalool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-cymene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thymol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Origanum vulgare subsp. virens has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |