Teucrium quadrifarium
Teucrium quadrifarium, commonly known as a species within the Lamiaceae family, is a medicinal herb valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Often found in specific regional ecosystems, this plant is studied for its potential therapeutic applications, offering intriguing possibilities for traditional healing practices and modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Teucrium quadrifarium
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Teucrium quadrifarium, 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, Teucrium quadrifarium, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to by the names 铁轴草 (zh), 铁轴草 (zh-cn), and 鐵軸草 (zh-tw). Additionally, it is recognized by the alternative names 红毛将军 (zh) and 红杆一棵蒿 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 铁轴草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 铁轴草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 鐵軸草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 红毛将军 | Wikidata |
| zh | 红杆一棵蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 凤凰草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑头草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 绣球防风 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning across parts of East Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. Within China, its distribution is specifically noted in the South-Central and Southeast regions. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found throughout India and Bangladesh. Furthermore, it is also documented to inhabit the East Himalaya area. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where Teucrium quadrifarium thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Teucrium quadrifarium has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include compound 1, compound 12.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| compound 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 12 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Teucrium quadrifarium has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include ferroptosis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ferroptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |