Stachys alpina subsp. alpina

Stachys alpina alpina

Stachyis alpina subsp. alpinia, commonly known as Alpine Woundwort, is a resilient perennial herb native to high-altitude European landscapes. Renowned for its medicinal properties, this plant has historically been utilized in traditional herbalism to treat inflammation and respiratory ailments, offering a unique botanical remedy shaped by its rugged environment.

  • Scientific name: Stachys alpina subsp. alpina
  • Family: Lamiaceae
  • Native range: Europe

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Stachys. Specifically, it is identified by its subspecies designation as Stachys alpina subsp. alpina.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Lamiales WCVP
Family Lamiaceae WCVP
Genus Stachys WCVP

Common Names

This plant is known by several names depending on the language, though in this specific case, the names remain consistent across different regions. In English, it is referred to as Stachys alpina alpina, and similarly, in French, it is called Stachys alpina alpina. This nomenclature holds true in Russian as Stachys alpina alpina, in Spanish as Stachys alpina alpina, and in Italian as Stachys alpina alpina.
Language Common Name Source
en Stachys alpina alpina Wikidata
fr Stachys alpina alpina Wikidata
ru Stachys alpina alpina Wikidata
es Stachys alpina alpina Wikidata
it Stachys alpina alpina Wikidata
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Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found inhabiting the landscapes of Austria and Germany. Its range also extends through Belgium, contributing to its presence in Western Middle Europe. Finally, the plant is located within the central territories of Czechia and Slovakia.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Middle Europe Austria WCVP
Middle Europe Belgium WCVP
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP
Middle Europe Hungary WCVP
Middle Europe Poland WCVP
Southwestern Europe France WCVP
Southwestern Europe Spain WCVP
Southeastern Europe Albania WCVP

Activities

Stachys alpina subsp. alpina has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.

Total activities
3
Scientific sources
3

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Antimicrobial 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic 1 ★☆☆☆☆