Teucrium parviflorum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Teucrium.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning several key regions in Western Asia and the Caucasus. Within the Caucasus, its presence is notably documented in the Transcaucasus region. Moving into Western Asia, the species can be found across the diverse landscapes of Iran. It also inhabits the territories of Iraq and the combined area of Lebanon and Syria. Finally, its range extends southward to include the region of Palestine.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Teucrium parviflorum is characterized by its ability to colonize diverse and often disturbed landscapes. This species is frequently found inhabiting crop fields, mountains, and old fields, demonstrating a versatile adaptability to varying elevations and soil conditions. Its presence in agricultural areas and abandoned lands suggests a preference for open habitats where it can thrive amidst shifting vegetation patterns. By establishing itself in these rugged and transient environments, the plant plays a role in the ecological succession of open ground, utilizing the available sunlight and space within these specific niches.

Habitat :

crop fields, mountains, old fields

Life history

The life history of Teucrium parviflorum is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural development and survival strategy, the species functions as a hemicryptophyte, a life form where the perennating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or surface debris. This hemicryptophytic nature ensures its ability to regenerate and survive seasonal changes, maintaining its presence in its ecological niche over an extended lifespan.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Teucrium parviflorum is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb that functions as a self-supporting plant. It is an independent species, not exhibiting parasitic behavior, and it thrives in terrestrial environments rather than as an epiphyte or an aquatic/semiaquatic organism. The plant typically reaches a height ranging from a minimum of 0.4 m to a maximum of 1 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

1 m

Plant height min:

0.4 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Teucrium parviflorum is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering pattern that dictates its reproductive cycle. The flowering period for this species is concentrated within a narrow window, with the flowering start occurring in June and the flowering end also concluding in June. This specific timing indicates a brief but concentrated reproductive effort, likely synchronized with optimal environmental conditions for pollination and subsequent seed development.

Flowering time :

Jun

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Teucrium parviflorum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-Epigallocatechin gallate, 8-O-Acetylharpagide, Flavonoids, Harpagide, Sugars.

(-)-Epigallocatechin gallate

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

8-O-Acetylharpagide

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Flavonoids

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Harpagide

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Sugars

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Terpenoids

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Teucrium parviflorum has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Anticholinesterase, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiurease.

Anticancer

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Anticholinesterase

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antimicrobial

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antioxidant

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antiurease

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Medicinal Uses

Teucrium parviflorum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include jaundice.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations