Phlomis lanceolata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

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, it is classified under the family Lamiaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Phlomis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Phlomis lanceolata, exhibits a specific distribution pattern within the Western Asian region. Its natural habitat extends across several key territories in the Middle East. Specifically, it can be found growing natively in the landscapes of Iran. The species is also well-documented throughout the country of Iraq. Additionally, its geographical range encompasses the diverse terrains of Türkiye.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Phlomis lanceolata is characterized by its classification as a chamaephyte, a life form where the perennating buds are located close to or just above the soil surface, allowing the plant to survive seasonal environmental stresses. As a perennial herb, it maintains a persistent presence in its habitat through robust root systems that facilitate regrowth following periods of dormancy. Its growth cycle involves the development of lanceolate leaves and the eventual emergence of dense, verticillate inflorescences that support its reproductive phase. By utilizing this chamaephyte strategy, the species effectively manages resource allocation between vegetative persistence and seasonal flowering, ensuring stability in its specific ecological niche.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Morphology

The morphology of Phlomis lanceolata is characterized by its growth habit as a self-supporting plant, meaning it does not utilize climbing mechanisms to reach light. It functions as an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies toward other vegetation. Furthermore, it is a strictly terrestrial species, growing directly in the soil rather than occupying an epiphytic niche.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Phlomis lanceolata has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, leaf.

Flower

1. Acta medica Iranica

Leaf

1. Journal of natural medicines

Chemicals

Phlomis lanceolata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Forsythoside B, Phlinoside C, Verbascoside.

Forsythoside B

1. Journal of natural medicines

Phlinoside C

1. Journal of natural medicines

Verbascoside

1. Journal of natural medicines

Conditions

Phlomis lanceolata has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include gastric ulcer, hemorrhoids, inflammation, wounds.

Gastric ulcer

1. Acta medica Iranica

Hemorrhoids

1. Acta medica Iranica

Inflammation

1. Acta medica Iranica

Wounds

1. Acta medica Iranica

Preparations

Phlomis lanceolata has 3 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Petroleum ether fraction, metanolic total extract, methanol extract of the leaves.

Petroleum ether fraction

1. Acta medica Iranica

Metanolic total extract

1. Acta medica Iranica

Methanol extract of the leaves

1. Journal of natural medicines