Teucrium montanum
Mountain germander
Teucrium montanum, commonly known as the mountain germander, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to various subtropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat respiratory ailments, skin inflammations, and digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Teucrium montanum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 montanum, is referred to by various regional names depending on the language. In German, it is called Berg-Gamander, while in Polish, it is known as Ożaanka górska. In French, the species is identified as Germandrée des montagnes, and in Lower Sorbian, it is called Hórska dubčica. Finally, in Dutch, the plant is commonly called Berggamander.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Berg-Gamander | Wikidata |
| pl | Ożanka górska | Wikidata |
| fr | Germandrée des montagnes | Wikidata |
| hsb | Hórska dubčica | Wikidata |
| nl | Berggamander | Wikidata |
| bg | планинско подъбиче | Wikidata |
| tr | Dağ kısamahmudu | Wikidata |
| cs | ožanka horská | Wikidata |
| hr | Trava iva | Wikidata |
| zh | 伊瓦草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific presence across various regions within Middle Europe. It can be found growing in the landscapes of Austria and Germany. Its distribution also extends to the territories of Belgium. Furthermore, the species is documented within the Czechia-Slovakia region. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant includes Hungary.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Teucrium montanum, utilizes its various morphological structures for medicinal purposes, primarily through its leaves and other aboveground parts. The leaves are a key component used in traditional preparations, often being harvested to extract bioactive compounds. Furthermore, the entire collection of aboveground parts, which includes the stems and flowering structures, can be utilized in decoctions or infusions to harness the plant's therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aboveground parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Teucrium montanum has 23 reported phytochemicals identified across 27 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn, 7-epi-trans-sesquisabinene hydrate.
- Total chemicals
- 23
- Scientific sources
- 27
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cu | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mn | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zn | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-epi-trans-sesquisabinene hydrate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Al | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| As | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cd | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Co | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Teucrium montanum has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antihyperglycemic, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Teucrium montanum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative stress, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxidative stress | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |