Satureja laxiflora
Satureja laxiflora, commonly known as the Loose-flowered Satereja, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Found in specific tropical ecosystems, this botanical species is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and digestive ailments, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Satureja laxiflora
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is further categorized under the family Lamiaceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Satureja.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Satureja | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Satureja laxiflora, is referred to by the following common name in Russian: Чабер рыхлоцветковый.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Чабер рыхлоцветковый | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the Caucasus and Western Asia regions. Within the Caucasus, it can be found spanning across the North Caucasus and the Transcaucasus. Its distribution extends into Western Asia, where it is documented in the country of Türkiye. Additionally, the species is present in the Middle Eastern territories of Iraq and Iran. Together, these locations define the natural habitat for Saturajea laxiflora.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Satureja laxiflora has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carvacrol, gamma-terpinene, geraniol, geranyl acetate, p-cymene.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carvacrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gamma-terpinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geraniol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geranyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-cymene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thymol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |