Santolina viscosa
Santolina viscosa, commonly known as Sacred Lavender or Cotton Lavender, is a perennial aromatic shrub native to the Mediterranean and parts of Asia. Renowned for its silvery-grey foliage and yellow blooms, this medicinal plant is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat respiratory ailments, digestive issues, and skin inflammations.
- Scientific name: Santolina viscosa
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Santolina.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Santolina | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Santolina viscosa, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as sticky santolina, while in Hindi, it is commonly called bura san, and in Arabic, it is known as al-mishmish.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. It is primarily found within the Mediterranean region of Southwestern Europe. Within this territory, its presence is most notable in the country of Spain. The species thrives in the unique environmental conditions provided by this particular area. Consequently, its distribution remains concentrated in these specific coastal and inland landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Santolina viscosa, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the aromatic stems, small silvery-green leaves, and delicate flowering heads, contain the essential oils and bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic effects. Because the medicinal properties are concentrated in these surface components, the aerial parts are typically harvested, dried, and then used to prepare infusions, decoctions, or topical applications to treat various ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Santolina viscosa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include TNF-alpha, oblongifolidiol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| TNF-alpha | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oblongifolidiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Santolina viscosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include TNF-alpha.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| TNF-alpha | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |