Pseudodictamnus hirsutus subsp. hirsutus
Pseudodictamnus hirsutus subsp. hirsutus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Pseudodictamnus hirsutus subsp. hirsutus, is a resilient medicinal herb valued in traditional healing practices. Characterized by its distinctive hairy foliage, this subspecies contains bioactive compounds utilized for their therapeutic potential. It serves as a vital botanical resource for studying natural pharmacological properties in various medicinal applications.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Zapateria Hirsuta · Ballota Mollissima · 8 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pseudodictamnus hirsutus subsp. hirsutusSynonyms
- Zapateria hirsuta
- Ballota mollissima
- Marrubium cinereum
- Ballota hirsuta
- Ballota hirsuta var. hispida
- Ballota orbicularis
- Beringeria cinerea
- Beringeria mollissima
- Ballota hispanica var. hispida
- Ballota acuta var. hispida
Sources: Wikidata
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 falls under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. It is further identified by the genus Pseudodictamnus, specifically as the subspecies hirsutus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Pseudodictamnus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range spanning parts of Southwestern Europe and Northern Africa. Within the European region, its presence is documented across the Balearic Islands and Corsica. It can also be found inhabiting various territories throughout Spain and Portugal. Moving southward, the species extends its distribution into the North African landscape. Specifically, its occurrence is recorded within the borders of Algeria.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Morocco |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Pseudodictamnus hirsutus subsp. hirsutus has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include K2SO4, KCL, Mg2+, MgCl2, MgSO4.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| K2SO4 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| KCL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg2+ | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MgCl2 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MgSO4 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Na2SO4 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NaCl | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
K2SO4
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
KCL
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Mg2+
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MgCl2
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MgSO4
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Na2SO4
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NaCl
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