Stachys byzantina
Stachyis byzantina, commonly known as Lamb's Ear, is a versatile perennial cherished for its soft, velvety foliage. Beyond its ornamental appeal, this plant holds significant medicinal value in traditional practices. Renowned for its soothing properties, it is often utilized to treat inflammation, skin irritations, and minor wound healing.
- Scientific name: Stachys byzantina
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Stachys.
| 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, Stachys byzantina, is known by various common names across different languages and cultures. In the Netherlands, it is referred to as Ezeelsoor, while in Arabic, it is called بطنج بيزنطي. In Denmark, it is known as Lammeøre, and in Finland, it goes by the name nukkapähkämö. Additionally, in Japan, this soft, velvety herb is commonly called ラムズイヤー.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| nl | Ezelsoor | Wikidata |
| ar | بطنج بيزنطي | Wikidata |
| da | Lammeøre | Wikidata |
| fi | nukkapähkämö | Wikidata |
| ja | ラムズイヤー | Wikidata |
| pl | Czyściec wełnisty | Wikidata |
| ru | Чистец византийский | Wikidata |
| sv | Lammöron | Wikidata |
| zh | 绵毛水苏 | Wikidata |
| eo | Bizanca stakiso | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across various regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing within the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving into Middle Europe, its presence extends to the landscapes of Austria. It is also documented to inhabit the regions of Czechia-Slovakia. Finally, the species is commonly distributed throughout Germany.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Lamb's Ear, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures include the soft, velvety leaves that give the plant its distinct texture, as well as the flowering stalks that emerge during its blooming season. In herbal applications, these aerial parts are often harvested to extract bioactive compounds used in various traditional remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Stachys byzantina has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, phenols, steroids, terpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Stachys byzantina has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antinephritic, Antioxidant, Anxiolytic.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinephritic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Stachys byzantina has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include MCF-7 cells, contact dermatitis, psoriasis.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| MCF-7 cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| contact dermatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| psoriasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |