Sideritis perfoliata L.

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Stachys perfoliata
• Navicularia perfoliata

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Sideritis perfoliata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its specific genus, Sideritis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within Southeastern Europe and Western Asia. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is documented in Greece as well as throughout the Northwestern Balkan Peninsula. Moving into Western Asia, the species can be found growing on the island of Cyprus. Its range further extends across the Levant, specifically within the territories of Lebanon and Syria. Finally, the geographical distribution of Sideritis perfoliata includes the region of Palestine.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Sideritis perfoliata is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural growth strategy and survival mechanism, the species is classified as a hemicryptophyte, meaning its perennable buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or organic debris during unfavorable periods. This life form, consistent across its developmental stages, enables the plant to effectively navigate seasonal environmental shifts while maintaining a stable presence in its habitat.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Sideritis perfoliata is characterized by its growth habit and ecological positioning, manifesting as a terrestrial plant that thrives in non-aquatic environments. Unlike climbing species, it is a self-supporting plant, maintaining its structural integrity without the need for external scaffolds or obligatory climbing mechanisms. Furthermore, it functions as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic tendencies toward host plants. It does not exhibit epiphytic behavior, as its life cycle is strictly terrestrial rather than being hosted upon other vegetation.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Sideritis perfoliata has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Sideritis perfoliata has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CU, FE, Flavonoids, MG, Phenols.

CU

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

FE

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Flavonoids

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

MG

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Phenols

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

SYRINGIC ACID

1. International journal of clinical practice

Valeranone

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

ZN

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

caffeic acid

1. International journal of clinical practice

fumaric acid

1. International journal of clinical practice

Activities

Sideritis perfoliata has 6 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antioxidant, Antiproliferative, Antiwrinkle.

Antibacterial

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Anticancer

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Antioxidant

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Antiproliferative

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Antiwrinkle

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Cytotoxic

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Medicinal Uses

Sideritis perfoliata has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cystic echinococcosis, Echinococcus granulosus, acne, cancer, cervical cancer.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations