Teucrium flavum
Teucrium flavum, commonly known as yellow germander, is a resilient Mediterranean shrub characterized by its striking golden blooms and aromatic foliage. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, this hardy perennial thrives in rocky terrains, offering unique botanical interest and potential medicinal properties within its diverse, fragrant, and textured leaves.
- Scientific name: Teucrium flavum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Lamiales, and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 flavum, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Turkey, it is known as sarı çiçekli kısamahmut (tr), while in Arabic-speaking areas, it is called عشبة الطحال (ar), and in Italy, it is identified as camedrio doppio (it).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| tr | Sarı çiçekli kısamahmut | Wikidata |
| ar | عشبة الطحال | Wikidata |
| it | camedrio doppio | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several European regions. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within Germany. Its presence is also significant in Southwestern Europe, where it inhabits the Baleares. Furthermore, the species is located in the French territories of Corse and France. Finally, its range extends to the Mediterranean island of Sardegna.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
Chemicals
Teucrium flavum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeic acid, flavonoid, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Teucrium flavum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Genotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |