Phlomis bruguieri
Phlomis bruguieri, commonly known as Bruguiere's Sage, is a resilient Mediterranean shrub prized for its aromatic foliage and striking yellow flowers. Renowned in traditional herbal medicine, this hardy perennial offers diverse therapeutic potential, making it a significant subject for pharmacological research into its natural healing and antioxidant properties.
- Scientific name: Phlomis bruguieri
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Phlomis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phlomis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Phlomis bruguieri, is identified by the specific Arabic common name أذينة بروغيير.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | أذينة بروغيير | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of Western Asia. Its natural range encompasses several key countries within this specific geographic region. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Iran and Iraq. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout the Lebanon-Syria border region. Finally, its presence is well-documented across the various terrains of Türkiye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Phlomis bruguieri has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, chrysoeriol, dimethoxyflavanone, eriodictyol, kaempferol.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chrysoeriol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dimethoxyflavanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eriodictyol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhamnetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| verbascoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |