Teucrium atratum
Teucrium atratum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Teucrium atratum, scientifically known as Teucrium atratum, is a medicinal herb indigenous to various regions of Africa. Renowned for its potent therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat diverse ailments, ranging from skin conditions to internal inflammatory issues, through its unique bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Teucrium atratumSources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Teucrium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Teucrium atratum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CATECHIN, CHLOROGENIC ACID, CINNAMIC ACID, Flavonoids, Isoquercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CATECHIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHLOROGENIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CINNAMIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoquercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetin dihydrate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CATECHIN
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CHLOROGENIC ACID
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CINNAMIC ACID
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Flavonoids
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Isoquercetin
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Quercetin dihydrate
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coumarin
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Activities
Teucrium atratum has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
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Antioxidant
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Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| hydromethanolic extract | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extract | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |