Teucrium atratum
Teucrium atratum, commonly known as the black germander, is a distinctive medicinal herb native to specific African regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it is frequently utilized for its potent pharmacological properties. This plant serves as a vital resource in herbal remedies, particularly for addressing various ailments and promoting wellness.
- Scientific name: Teucrium atratum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Teucrium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Teucrium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Teucrium atratum, is referred to by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly called black germander, while in Arabic, it is known as al-khazama al-sawda. In French, the species is identified as teucrium noir, and in Spanish, it is referred to as teucrio negro.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the specific regions of Northern Africa. Its geographical range is notably concentrated in the country of Algeria. Additionally, the species can be located within the borders of Tunisia. These two nations represent the core areas where the plant's natural habitat exists. Consequently, its distribution is limited to these particular North African territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Teucrium atratum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chlorogenic acid, catechin, cinnamic acid, coumarin, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cinnamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoquercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin dihydrate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Teucrium atratum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |