Teucrium oliverianum
Teucrium oliverianum, commonly known as olive-leaved germander, is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, this aromatic plant is valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties, including antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, making it a subject of significant ethnobotanical interest.
- Scientific name: Teucrium oliverianum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Teucrium oliverianum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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 oliverianum, is recognized by its distinct local nomenclature depending on the linguistic context. In the Arabic language, it is commonly referred to by the name عيهلان.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | عيهلان | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within Western Asia and the Arabian Peninsula. In Western Asia, its natural habitat includes the countries of Iran and Iraq. Moving toward the Arabian Peninsula, the species is found throughout the various Gulf States. Specifically, it has a recorded presence in the nation of Kuwait. Additionally, the geographical range extends southward to include the territory of Oman.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Kuwait | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Teucrium oliverianum, is valued in traditional medicine for its various components, which can be utilized in different therapeutic preparations. While the medicinal properties are often attributed to the aerial parts, including the leaves and stems, the whole plants are sometimes collected and dried to ensure a complete profile of its bioactive compounds. Depending on the specific application, practitioners may focus on the aerial parts to extract essential oils and flavonoids, or use the whole plants to maintain the full chemical synergy of the species.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Teucrium oliverianum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include teucrolin E, teucrolin F, teucrolin G.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| teucrolin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| teucrolin F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| teucrolin G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Teucrium oliverianum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cutaneous leishmaniasis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cutaneous leishmaniasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |