Satureja pilosa
Satureja pilosa, commonly known as the hairy saturaja, is a versatile medicinal herb valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant offers significant therapeutic benefits, particularly for skin ailments and inflammatory conditions. Its unique morphological features and pharmacological properties make it a subject of interest.
- Scientific name: Satureja pilosa
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified 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 Saturajet pilosa, is referred to by the common name влакнеста чубрица in Bulgarian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bg | влакнеста чубрица | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Saturaja pilosa, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the Balkan and Mediterranean regions. It is found within Southeastern Europe, particularly inhabiting the landscapes of Bulgaria. Additionally, the species can be identified growing throughout various parts of Greece. Its presence also extends westward into the Southern European territories of Italy. Collectively, these locations define the primary natural range for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
Chemicals
Satureja pilosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include rosmarinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Satureja pilosa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include skin diseases, wound-healing.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound-healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |