Thymus decussatus
Thymus decussatus, commonly known as the crosswise thyme, is a distinctive perennial shrub native to the mountainous regions of East Asia. Characterized by its unique decussate leaf arrangement, this aromatic plant is highly valued in traditional medicine for its potent antimicrobial, antioxidant, and soothing properties used to treat respiratory ailments.
- Scientific name: Thymus decussatus
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 organized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Thymus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Thymus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Thymus decussatus, is recognized by its specific common name in Arabic as زعتر متصاللب.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | زعتر متصالب | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the arid regions of the Middle East. In Western Asia, its presence can be identified within the Sinai Peninsula. Furthermore, it extends its range into the Arabian Peninsula. Specifically, it is found growing in the landscapes of Saudi Arabia. These locations highlight the plant's adaptation to these particular desert environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Thymus decussatus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carvacrol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carvacrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Thymus decussatus has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Phytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Thymus decussatus has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus niger, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus niger | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |