mountain germander
Teucrium montanum subsp. montanum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Mountain germander, scientifically known as Teucrium montanum subsp. montanum, is a resilient perennial herb native to high-altitude regions. Renowned for its distinct foliage and medicinal properties, this subspecies is frequently utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments, showcasing the profound botanical diversity found in montane ecosystems.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Mountain Germander
- Scientific synonyms
- Polium Supinum · Polium Tomentosum · 20 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- mountain germander
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Teucrium montanum subsp. montanumSynonyms
- Polium supinum
- Polium tomentosum
- Teucrium montanum var. lavandilifolium
- Teucrium montanum var. supinum
- Teucrium cretaceum
- Teucrium montanum var. lanceolatum
- Teucrium montanum var. modestum
- Teucrium montanum subsp. jailae
- Teucrium montanum subsp. pannonicum
- Teucrium montanum var. parnassicum
- Teucrium montanum var. skorpilii
- Teucrium montanum var. villosum
- Teucrium jailae
- Teucrium incanum
- Teucrium praemontanum
- Teucrium pannonicum
- Teucrium parnassicum
- Teucrium revolutum
- Teucrium skorpilii
- Teucrium supinum
- Teucrium montanum var. pannonicum
- Teucrium reuticum
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- zamarrilla de hojas de espliego
German:
- Berg-Gamander
French:
- Germandrée des montagnes
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Teucrium montanum subsp. montanum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, 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 exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the regions of Middle Europe. It can be found growing across the landscapes of Austria and Germany. Its presence also extends into the territories of Belgium and Hungary. Furthermore, the species is documented within the combined regions of Czechia and Slovakia. Together, these locations define the primary geographical range for this particular subspecies.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Hungary |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands |
| Middle Europe | Poland |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland |
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Teucrium montanum subsp. montanum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Sesquiterpenes.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Sesquiterpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Sesquiterpenes
- Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
Preparations
Teucrium montanum subsp. montanum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oils.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Essential oils | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Essential oils
- Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association