Stachys lavandulifolia
Stachy's lavandulifolia, commonly known as Lavender-leaf Lamiaceae, is a remarkable medicinal herb valued for its aromatic properties. Renowned for its calming effects, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional remedies to alleviate stress and promote relaxation. Its unique, lavender-like foliage makes it a distinctive botanical treasure in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Stachys lavandulifolia
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Stachys, specifically as the species Stachys lavandulifolia.
| 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 lavandulifolia, is recognized by various regional names depending on the language. In Russian, it is called Чистец лавандолистный, while in Azerbaijani, it is referred to as Lavandayarpaq poruq, and in Polish, it is known as Czyściec lawendolistny.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Чистец лавандолистный | Wikidata |
| az | Lavandayarpaq poruq | Wikidata |
| pl | Czyściec lawendolistny | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions of Western and Central Asia. In the area of Central Asia, its presence is documented within the borders of Turkmenistan. Moving toward the Caucasus, the species can be found throughout the Transcaucasus region. Its range extends significantly into Western Asia, where it grows in Iran, Iraq, and Türkiye. Consequently, these diverse territories define the primary geographical footprint of Stachys lavandulifolia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Stachys lavandulifolia, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through the use of its aerial parts. These aerials part components include the leaves, stems, and flowering spikes, which contain the essential volatile oils and bioactive compounds necessary for therapeutic applications. When harvesting for medicinal purposes, the entire green structure above the ground is typically collected to ensure the maximum potency of its healing constituents.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerials part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Stachys lavandulifolia has 22 reported phytochemicals identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include myrcene, spathulenol, (E)-caryophyllene, betulinic acid, bicyclogermacrene.
- Total chemicals
- 22
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| myrcene | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spathulenol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (E)-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bicyclogermacrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-farnesol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cyrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| decane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| estrogen | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Stachys lavandulifolia has 9 reported activities identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antioxidant, Anxiolytic, Anticholinesterase, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Stachys lavandulifolia has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, anxiety, anxiolytic, anticholinesterase, antidiabetic.
- Total uses
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiolytic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| burns | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatigue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperplasia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| immune disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |