Teucrium asiaticum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant possesses a very specific and limited geographical range within the Mediterranean region. Its natural distribution is primarily concentrated in the southwestern part of Europe. Specifically, it is found inhabiting the unique ecosystems of the Baleares islands. Because of this restricted location, the species is considered an endemic element of that particular archipelago. Consequently, its presence is defined by these specific coastal and island environments.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Teucrium asiaticum is characterized by its specific growth habit and survival strategy, classified under the life form categories of both chamaephyte and chamaephyte. As a chamaephyte, its perennating buds are located close to the soil surface, often just above it, which allows the plant to persist through varying environmental conditions by protecting its regenerative tissues near the ground level. This life history pattern enables the species to maintain a stable presence in its habitat, utilizing its low-growing structure to navigate seasonal changes while ensuring its ability to regrow from these near-surface buds.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Morphology

The morphology of Teucrium asiaticum is characterized by a growth habit that is primarily terrestrial, functioning as an independent organism without any parasitic tendencies. In terms of its structural support, the plant exhibits a self-supporting growth form, meaning it does not rely on other structures for verticality through climbing mechanisms, as it lacks both obligatory and facultative climbing traits. Instead, it maintains its stature through its own vegetative development, establishing itself firmly in the soil as a non-epiphytic, terrestrial species.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Teucrium asiaticum has 60 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, 1-OCTEN-3-OL, 3-OCTANOL, ALPHA-CEDRENE, ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE.

1,8-Cineole

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1-OCTEN-3-OL

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3-OCTANOL

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ALPHA-CEDRENE

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ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE

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ALPHA-PINENE

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ALPHA-TERPINYL ACETATE

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ALPHA-THUJENE

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Allo-Aromadendrene

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Ar-Curcumene

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Activities

Teucrium asiaticum has 208 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide.

(-)-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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Analgesic

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