Sideritis perfoliata
Sideritis perfoliata l.
Sideritis perfoliata, commonly known as Perfoliate Dittany, is a resilient medicinal herb native to the Mediterranean. Renowned for its unique leaf structure, this plant has been used traditionally to treat respiratory ailments, digestive issues, and skin inflammations. Its potent bioactive compounds offer significant therapeutic potential in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Sideritis perfoliata
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
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.
| 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 by the common name فزر محيطي الأوراق in Arabic, is also referred to as Sideritis perfoliata L. in German, English, Italian, and Spanish.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | فزر محيطي الأوراق | Wikidata |
| de | Sideritis perfoliata L. | Wikidata |
| en | Sideritis perfoliata L. | Wikidata |
| it | Sideritis perfoliata L. | Wikidata |
| es | Sideritis perfoliata L. | Wikidata |
| fr | Sideritis perfoliata L. | Wikidata |
| bg | Sideritis perfoliata L. | Wikidata |
| ru | Sideritis perfoliata L. | Wikidata |
| la | Sideritis perfoliata L. | Wikidata |
| uk | Sideritis perfoliata L. | Wikidata |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sideritis perfoliata, is primarily utilized in herbal medicine through its leaves and the overall aerial part. The leaves are characterized by their unique arrangement, often appearing to wrap around the stem, and they contain the essential bioactive compounds responsible for the plant's therapeutic properties. When preparing medicinal teas or extracts, practitioners typically collect the entire aerial part, which includes the stems and foliage, to ensure a complete profile of the plant's beneficial phytochemicals.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sideritis perfoliata has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cu, Fe, Mg, P, Zn.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cu | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| P | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sideritis perfoliata has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antioxidant, Antiproliferative, Antiwrinkle.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiwrinkle | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sideritis perfoliata has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cystic echinococcosis, Echinococcus granulosus, acne, cancer, cervical cancer.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cystic echinococcosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Echinococcus granulosus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acne | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cervical cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydatid cysts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydatidosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |