Teucrium arduini

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Scorodonia arduini
• Teucrium densiflorum

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 Teucrium.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the Balkan region. Its distribution is notably found across Southeastern Europe, specifically within the country of Albania. Furthermore, it is widespread throughout the northwestern part of the Balkan Peninsula. These areas provide the unique environmental conditions necessary for the species to thrive. Consequently, its presence is largely defined by these localized Mediterranean and continental habitats.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Teucrium arduini is characterized by its classification as a chamaephyte, a growth form where the permanent shoots are located close to the ground, typically staying within a few centimeters of the soil surface. This life strategy allows the plant to withstand environmental stressors by keeping its vital organs protected near the substrate. Within the broader spectrum of botanical life forms, it is specifically identified as a chamaephyte, distinguishing it from phanerophytes, hemicryptophytes, or therophytes. By maintaining a low-growing stature, the plant optimizes its ability to survive in its specific ecological niche, utilizing its proximity to the earth to manage resource acquisition and seasonal changes effectively.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Morphology

The morphology of Teucrium arduini is characterized by its growth habit as a self-supporting plant, meaning it does not rely on external structures for vertical ascent as a climber would. It functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite, maintaining its own nutritional processes without dependence on a host. Furthermore, it is a terrestrial species, establishing its root system and biological life cycle within the soil rather than growing as an epiphyte upon other vegetation.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Teucrium arduini has 29 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, ALPHA-CEDRENE, Allo-Aromadendrene, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, Bisabolol.

1,8-Cineole

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ALPHA-CEDRENE

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Allo-Aromadendrene

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BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE

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Bisabolol

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Caryophyllene oxide

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Cyperene

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DELTA-CADINENE

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EO

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Flavonoid

1. Mutation research. Genetic toxicology and environmental mutagenesis

Activities

Teucrium arduini has 133 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor.

Antioxidant

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2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

(-)-Chronotropic

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(-)-Inotropic

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ACE-Inhibitor

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AChE-Inhibitor

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Acaricide

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Allelochemic

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Allelopathic

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Allergenic

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Preparations

Teucrium arduini has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanolic extracts.

Ethanolic extracts

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)