Teucrium capitatum
Felty germander
Teucrium capitatum, commonly known as the Capitate Germander, is a distinctive medicinal shrub belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Native to specific Mediterranean climates, this plant is valued for its unique botanical features and traditional therapeutic uses, often explored in ethnobotanical studies for its potential bioactive and pharmacological properties.
- Scientific name: Teucrium capitatum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus name, 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 capitatum, is recognized by various common names depending on the language and region. In English, it is referred to as the felty germander, while in Slovenian, it is called istrski vrednik, and in Hebrew, it is known as געדה מצויה.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| he | געדה מצויה | Wikidata |
| sl | istrski vrednik | Wikidata |
| en | Felty germander | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across various parts of the Mediterranean region. Within Southwestern Europe, it can be found inhabiting the territories of Portugal and Spain. Its presence is also noted on the Mediterranean islands of Corse and Sardegna. Additionally, the species extends its range into Southeastern Europe, specifically within Albania. Consequently, these diverse locations highlight its localized habitat within these specific coastal and island areas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
Activities
Teucrium capitatum has 9 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Teucrium capitatum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |