Phlomis cashmeriana
Phlomis cashmeriana, commonly known as Himalayan Phlomis, is a resilient perennial herb native to the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. Renowned for its medicinal properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in Ayurvedic practices to treat respiratory ailments, inflammation, and skin disorders, offering a natural remedy rooted in mountain biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Phlomis cashmeriana
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Phlomis cashmeriana, 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. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in 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 cashmeriana, is referred to by several different common names depending on the region and language. In German, it is called Kaschmir-Brandkraut (used both in Germany and Switzerland), while in Arabic, it is known as أذينة كشميرية.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de-ch | Kaschmir-Brandkraut | Wikidata |
| ar | أذينة كشميرية | Wikidata |
| de | Kaschmir-Brandkraut | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging distribution that spans several distinct geographic regions. In Middle Europe, its presence can be documented in Germany. Moving eastward, it is found across Central Asia within the borders of Tajikistan. Its range extends into Western Asia, specifically throughout the country of Afghanistan. Finally, the species is well-established in the Indian Subcontinent, appearing in both Pakistan and the West Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Phlomis cashmeriana, possesses distinct morphological features distributed between its below-ground and above-ground parts. The below-ground parts typically consist of a sturdy root system that anchors the plant firmly into the mountainous soil and facilitates the absorption of essential nutrients and water. Moving to the above-ground parts, the plant is characterized by its upright, woody stems and a lush arrangement of leaves, which often feature a soft, velvety texture due to fine hairs. These aerial structures culminate in specialized flowering spikes, which are vital for the plant's reproductive cycle and serve as the primary site for gathering medicinal compounds.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| below-ground parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| above-ground parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Phlomis cashmeriana has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include TFC, TPC, acutilobin, alcohol, catechin.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| TFC | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TPC | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acutilobin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alcohol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| esters | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Phlomis cashmeriana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Phlomis cashmeriana has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include E. coli, free radicals, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| E. coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| free radicals | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |