Stachys obtusicrena

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

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 family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Stachys. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the species Stachys obtusicrena.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant possesses a very specific and limited geographical distribution within the natural world. Its known presence is confined to the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the country of Iran. This restricted range suggests that the plant may have unique environmental requirements tied to this area. Consequently, researchers focusing on its medicinal properties must look toward this particular territory for collection.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Stachys obtusicrena is characterized by its classification as a chamaephyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located close to the soil surface, typically just above it. Within the broader spectrum of plant life forms, it specifically functions as a chamaephyte, utilizing this strategy to survive varying environmental conditions by maintaining its regenerative structures at a low profile. This life history strategy allows the plant to persist through seasonal shifts, relying on its low-growing architecture to navigate its ecological niche effectively.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Morphology

The morphology of Stachys obtusicrena is characterized by its growth habit as a self-supporting climber, meaning it does not rely on external structures for vertical movement but maintains its own structural integrity through its stems. It functions as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic behavior, and is strictly a terrestrial plant rather than an epiphyte, rooting firmly in the soil to obtain nutrients and moisture.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Stachys obtusicrena has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Apoptotic.

Antioxidant

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Apoptotic

1. Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

Medicinal Uses

Stachys obtusicrena has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antibody production, cellular immune responses, humoral immune responses.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations