Teucrium montbretii subsp. libanoticum
Teucrium montbretii subsp. libanoticum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Teucrium montbretii subsp. libanoiticum, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to the mountainous regions of Lebanon. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, this subspecies is valued in traditional herbal medicine for its unique phytochemical properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits through its specialized aromatic and bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Teucrium montbretii subsp. libanoticumSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is further classified under the family Lamiaceae. It is specifically identified within the genus Teucrium as the subspecies libanocticum.
| 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 is a specialized subspecies with a very specific and limited range. Its geographical distribution is confined to the Western Asia region. Specifically, it can be found growing within the territories of Lebanon and Syria. Because its habitat is restricted to these two countries, it is considered an endemic taxon to this area. This narrow distribution highlights the unique ecological niche it occupies in the Levantine landscape.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Teucrium montbretii subsp. libanoticum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-O-Deacetylteugracilin A, 6BETA-HYDROXYTEUSCORDIN, MONTANIN D, Teuscordinon.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 3-O-Deacetylteugracilin A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6BETA-HYDROXYTEUSCORDIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MONTANIN D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Teuscordinon | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
3-O-Deacetylteugracilin A
- Journal of natural products
6BETA-HYDROXYTEUSCORDIN
- Journal of natural products
MONTANIN D
- Journal of natural products
Teuscordinon
- Journal of natural products