Germander
Teucrium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Germander, scientifically known as Teucrium, is a versatile genus of flowering plants within the Lamiaceae family. Renowned for its historical medicinal applications, various species are utilized to support liver health and digestive functions. Beyond healing, its aromatic foliage and delicate blossoms add unique texture to diverse botanical gardens.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Germander · Woodsages
- Scientific synonyms
- Spartothamnella · Poliodendron · 10 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- germander
- Woodsages
Scientific Names
Accepted name
TeucriumSynonyms
- Spartothamnella
- Poliodendron
- Scorodonia
- Scordium
- Oncinocalyx
- Kinostemon
- Monipsis
- Monochilon
- Melosmon
- Chamaedrys
- Scorbion
- Teucridium
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Zamarrilla
- Zamarrilla
German:
- Gamander
- Amberkraut
- Gamander
French:
- germandrée
- Germandree
- Germandrée
- Germandrées
- Germandrée
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Lamiales, falling within the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the specific genus Teucrium.
| 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 exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the northern reaches of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Denmark. Its range also extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Furthermore, the species is documented as occurring in the Scandinavian territories of Norway. Finally, the geographical presence of this medicinal plant includes the country of Sweden.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Hungary |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Teucrium has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antidiabetic
- Natural product research
Antimicrobial
- Natural product research
Antioxidant
- Natural product research
Conditions
Teucrium has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include jaundice.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Jaundice | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Jaundice
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Preparations
Teucrium has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include balms.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Balms | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Balms
- Journal of ethnopharmacology