Teucrium marum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several European regions. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within Germany. Its presence extends into Southwestern Europe, specifically inhabiting the islands of Corse and Sardegna. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout France in the same southwestern region. Finally, it is also located in Southeastern Europe, particularly within Italy.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Teucrium marum is characterized by its classification as a chamaephyte, a life form that defines its structural response to environmental conditions. As a chamaephyte, the plant maintains its perennating buds close to the soil surface, allowing it to survive seasonal fluctuations and potential herbivory while maintaining a low-growing profile. This growth strategy positions it between the more robust phanerophytes and the shorter cryptophytes, ensuring stability in its specific ecological niche. By keeping its regenerative organs near the ground level, Teucrium marum effectively manages its energy expenditure and structural resilience throughout its life cycle.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Morphology

The morphology of Teucrium marum is characterized by its growth habit as a terrestrial plant, as it functions as a non-epiphytic species that grows directly in the soil. It is categorized as an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies and maintaining a non-parasitic lifestyle. In terms of its structural support, the plant does not exhibit climbing tendencies; it is a self-supporting herb that maintains its own upright or spreading posture without the need for external structures or climbing mechanisms.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Teucrium marum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Allodolicholactone, Dolichodial, Marrubiin, SAPONIN, Tannin.

Allodolicholactone

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Dolichodial

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Marrubiin

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SAPONIN

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Tannin

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resin

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Activities

Teucrium marum has 43 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antiarrhythmic, Antibacterial, Anticancer.

Anthelmintic

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AntiHIV

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Antiarrhythmic

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Antibacterial

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Anticancer

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Anticariogenic

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Antidiarrheic

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Antidysenteric

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Antihepatotoxic

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Antihypertensive

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