majoram

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• majoram
• oregano
• Marjoram
• Marjorams

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Onites
• Beltokon
• × Majoranamaracus
• Majorana
• Amaracus
• Zatarendia
• Marum
• Oroga
• × Origanomajorana
• Hofmannia

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

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

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is widely recognized for its presence across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally throughout the country of Denmark. Furthermore, its distribution extends to the northern landscapes of Finland and Norway. The species is also commonly documented within the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Together, these locations highlight the specific northern geographical range of the Origanum genus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Origanum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Nigerian journal of clinical practice

Chemicals

Origanum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CARVACROL, P-CYMENE, THYMOL.

CARVACROL

1. Nigerian journal of clinical practice
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

P-CYMENE

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

THYMOL

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Origanum has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticarcinogenic, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.

Anticarcinogenic

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antifungal

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antimicrobial

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Medicinal Uses

Origanum has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bronchitis, dermatitis, gastritis, infections, inflammation.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations