Sideritis trojana
Sideritis trojana, commonly known as Turkish Sideritis, is a resilient perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. Valued in traditional herbal medicine, this aromatic plant is renowned for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, frequently utilized in soothing herbal teas to support respiratory health and overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Sideritis trojana
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Sideritis trojana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within 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, Sideritis trojana, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Turkish, it is frequently referred to as Siderit trojana, while in Greek, it is commonly called Sideritis trojana.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. Its distribution is primarily focused within the region of Western Asia. More specifically, Sideritis trojana is endemic to the country of Türkiye. This narrow habitat suggests that it thrives under particular environmental conditions found in that part of the world. Consequently, the species remains a unique botanical feature of the Turkish landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sideritis trojana has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-epicandicandiol, candol A acetate, ent-kaurene, sideridiol, siderol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 7-epicandicandiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| candol A acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ent-kaurene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sideridiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| siderol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |