Origanum vulgare vulgare
Origanum vulgare subsp. vulgare · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Origanum vulgare vulgare, scientifically known as Origanum vulgare subsp. vulgare, is a perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Widely recognized as wild oregano, this aromatic plant is celebrated for its potent medicinal properties, offering significant antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory benefits essential to traditional herbal medicine and wellness.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Origanum vulgare vulgare
- oregano
- wild marjoram
- European oregano
- pot marjoram
- wintersweet
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Origanum vulgare subsp. vulgareSynonyms
- Origanum vulgare var. prismaticum
- Origanum vulgare f. pallidum
- Origanum vulgare humile
- Origanum vulgare var. album
- Origanum vulgare var. intermedium
- Origanum vulgare var. heracleoticum
- Origanum vulgare subsp. creticum
- Origanum nutans
- Origanum vulgare var. thymiflorum
- Origanum hirtum f. albiflorum
- Origanum officinale
- Origanum vulgare var. megastachyum
- Origanum vulgare f. carneum
- Origanum vulgare var. albiflorum
- Origanum loureiroi
- Origanum vulgare var. pallescens
- Origanum megastachyum var. hirtum
- Origanum vulgare var. albidum
- Origanum vulgare var. humile
- Origanum vulgare var. creticum
- Origanum laxiflorum
- Origanum vulgare var. purpurascens
- Origanum orientale
- Origanum vulgare var. spiculigerum
- Origanum puberulum
- Origanum vulgare var. glabrescens
- Origanum vulgare var. parviflorum
- Origanum serpylliforme
- Origanum vulgare var. autrale
- Origanum stoloniferum
- Origanum vulgare subsp. megastachyum
- Origanum venosum
- Micromeria formosana
- Origanum thymiflorum
- Origanum dilatatum
- Mentha formosana
- Origanum vulgare subsp. prismaticum
- Origanum vulgare var. puberulum
- Origanum vulgare var. hirtum
- Origanum barcense
- Origanum albiflorum
- Origanum americanum
- Origanum anglicum
- Origanum capitatum
- Origanum elegans
- Origanum decipiens
- Origanum watsonii
- Oroga heracleotica
- Origanum vulgare f. glabrescens
- Origanum vulgare var. rufescens
- Origanum vulgare var. formosanum
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Origanum vulgare vulgare
German:
- Kretischer Oregano
- Dost
- brauner Dost
- wilder Majoran
- Gewöhnlicher Dost
French:
- Origanum vulgare vulgare
- origan
- origan commun
- origan vulgaire
- marjolaine
- marjolaine sauvage
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Origanum.
| 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 exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the northern regions of the European continent. Within Northern Europe, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Its presence also extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Additionally, the species is documented within the territories of Norway. These locations collectively define the northern reaches of its geographical range.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Svalbard |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Origanum vulgare subsp. vulgare has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CARVACROL.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CARVACROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CARVACROL
- BMC plant biology
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| methanolic and water extracts | Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |