Stachys glutinosa
Stachys glutinosa, commonly known as sticky woundwort, is a perennial herb distinguished by its glandular, adhesive foliage. Traditionally valued in folk medicine, this plant possesses notable bioactive properties. It is frequently utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial potential, making it a significant subject in ethnobotanical and pharmacological studies.
- Scientific name: Stachys glutinosa
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant 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. Finally, it is categorized 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, known scientifically as Stachys glutinosa, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language. In German, it is called Klebriger Ziest, while in Welsh, it is known as Erba strega, and in French, it is commonly called Épiaire poisseuse.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Klebriger Ziest | Wikidata |
| co | Erba strega | Wikidata |
| fr | Épiaire poisseuse | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Stachys glutinosa, exhibits a specific distribution across several Mediterranean regions. It can be found within Southwestern Europe, particularly on the island of Corse. Additionally, its presence extends to the island of Sardegna in the same southwestern sector. The species is also located in Southeastern Europe, specifically within the territory of Italy. These diverse locations highlight its preference for the unique climates found in these areas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
Chemicals
Stachys glutinosa has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include allose, harpagide, melittoside, monomelittoside.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| allose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| harpagide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melittoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| monomelittoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |