Teucrium
Germander
Teucrium, commonly known as germander, is a diverse genus of flowering plants within the Lamiaceae family. Renowned for its historical medicinal uses, various species have been employed to treat ailments ranging from skin conditions to respiratory issues. Today, it remains a subject of interest in botanical and pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Teucrium
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | 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, belonging to the genus Teucrium, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 香科科属 (zh-hans) and 香科科属 (zh-cn), while in Singapore, it is also identified as 香科科属 (zh-sg). In Traditional Chinese contexts, such as in Taiwan, it is called 香科科屬 (zh-hant), and in Hong Kong, it is specifically referred to as 香科科屬 (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 香科科属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 香科科屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 香科科屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 香科科属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 香科科属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 香科科屬 | Wikidata |
| eo | Teŭkrio | Wikidata |
| pl | ożanka | Wikidata |
| ru | Дубровник | Wikidata |
| fr | germandrée | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Activities
Teucrium has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Teucrium has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include jaundice.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |