Sideritis cypria
Sideritis cypria, commonly known as Cypriot dittany, is a perennial herb endemic to the Mediterranean. Renowned for its aromatic foliage, this medicinal plant has been used traditionally to treat respiratory ailments, digestive issues, and skin inflammations. It remains a valuable botanical resource in herbal medicine and traditional folk remedies.
- Scientific name: Sideritis cypria
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Sideritis cypria, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Sideritis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sideritis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sideritis cypria, is recognized by its specific common name in Arabic as سدريت قبرصي.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | سدريت قبرصي | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is specifically recognized for its highly restricted geographical range. It is primarily found within the region of Western Asia. Within this vast area, its presence is limited to the island of Cyprus. This narrow distribution makes it an important element of the local Mediterranean flora. Consequently, the species is considered an endemic treasure of the Cypriot landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sideritis cypria, is characterized by its distinct morphological features which are often utilized in traditional medicine. The leaves are typically small, densely covered in fine silvery hairs, and possess a characteristic aromatic scent that is highly valued. Additionally, the plant produces delicate flowers that emerge from the terminal spikes, contributing to its overall medicinal profile and aesthetic appeal.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sideritis cypria has 22 reported phytochemicals identified across 23 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorophylls, Ca, MDA, Na, P.
- Total chemicals
- 22
- Scientific sources
- 23
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorophylls | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MDA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Na | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| P | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acteoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydrogen peroxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sideritis cypria has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |