Teucrium cubense
Small coastal germander
Teucrium cubense, commonly known as the Cubean Germander, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned in traditional herbal medicine, it is frequently utilized for its potent bioactive compounds. This shrub offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in treating various ailments through its unique phytochemical properties.
- Scientific name: Teucrium cubense
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
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, specifically within 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 is known by several different common names depending on the language used. In English, it is frequently referred to as both the small coastal germander and the dwarf germander, while in Arabic, it is called تيوكريوم كوبي.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | تيوكريوم كوبي | Wikidata |
| en | small coastal germander | Wikidata |
| en | dwarf germander | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of locations across North and Central America. Within Mexico, its presence is documented in the Central, Gulf, and Southeast regions. Moving south, the species can also be found throughout Costa Rica in Central America. Additionally, its distribution extends into the Caribbean, specifically within the Bahamas. Together, these areas represent the primary geographical spread of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Bahamas | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Haiti | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Turks-Caicos Is. | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
Activities
Teucrium cubense has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Teucrium cubense has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |