Teucrium stocksianum

Teucrium stocksianum, commonly known as a member of the Lamiaceae family, is a distinctive medicinal herb native to specific Mediterranean regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant is studied for its potential therapeutic properties, offering promising insights into traditional herbal remedies and modern pharmacological applications.

  • Scientific name: Teucrium stocksianum
  • Family: Lamiaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 stocksianum, is known by various names depending on the local language and region. In English, it is referred to as Stocksianum Germander, while in Spanish, it is commonly called Germandera de Stocks. Additionally, in the local context of its native range, it is known as Germandera stocksiana.
Language Common Name Source

Distribution

This plant is distributed across several key regions within Western Asia and the Arabian Peninsula. In Western Asia, its range extends through the territories of Afghanistan and Iran. Moving toward the Arabian Peninsula, it is found throughout the various Gulf States. The species also has a notable presence in the country of Oman. Finally, its geographical reach includes the vast landscapes of Saudi Arabia.

Region Area Source
Western Asia Afghanistan WCVP
Western Asia Iran WCVP
Arabian Peninsula Gulf States WCVP
Arabian Peninsula Oman WCVP
Arabian Peninsula Saudi Arabia WCVP
Indian Subcontinent India WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Pakistan WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Teucrium stocksianum, is characterized by its distinct structural composition, where the medicinal properties are primarily concentrated in its specialized organs. The plant develops robust woody tissues that provide necessary structural support and facilitate the transport of nutrients through its stems. Additionally, the aerial parts, which include the leaves and flowering structures extending above the ground, are often the most significant components utilized for their bioactive compounds.
Total parts
2
Scientific sources
2
Plant Part Sources Confidence
woody tissues 1 ★☆☆☆☆
aerial parts 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Teucrium stocksianum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, germacrene D, limonene, myrcene, saponins.

Total chemicals
7
Scientific sources
7

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
flavonoids 1 ★☆☆☆☆
germacrene D 1 ★☆☆☆☆
limonene 1 ★☆☆☆☆
myrcene 1 ★☆☆☆☆
saponins 1 ★☆☆☆☆
tannins 1 ★☆☆☆☆
terpenoids 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Teucrium stocksianum has 9 reported activities identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antinociceptive, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial.

Total activities
9
Scientific sources
12

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Antioxidant 3 ★★☆☆☆
Antinociceptive 2 ★☆☆☆☆
Analgesic 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Anthelmintic 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Antifungal 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Antispasmodic 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Teucrium stocksianum has 18 reported medicinal uses identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus niger, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli.

Total uses
18
Scientific sources
18

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
Aspergillus flavus 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Aspergillus fumigatus 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Aspergillus niger 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Bacillus subtilis 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Escherichia coli 1 ★☆☆☆☆
HIV 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Leishmania tropica 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Salmonella typhi 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Shigella flexneri 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Staphylococcus aureus 1 ★☆☆☆☆