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Thymus pallidus

Thymus pallidus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Thymus pallidus, scientifically known as Thymus pallidus, is a delicate perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Native to specific Mediterranean terrains, this aromatic plant is prized for its unique essential oils. It offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly for its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and soothing properties in traditional herbal medicine.

Family
Lamiaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Thymus pallidus

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Thymus.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Thymus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Thymus pallidus, exhibits a specific distribution within the North African region. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated in the northernmost parts of the African continent. Specifically, documented populations can be found growing within the borders of Algeria. Additionally, this medicinal species is also native to the landscapes of Morocco. Consequently, its geographical range is limited to these two specific Mediterranean countries.

Region Area
Northern Africa Algeria
Northern Africa Morocco

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Thymus pallidus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include P-CYMENE, THYMOL.

Chemicals reported in Thymus pallidus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
P-CYMENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
THYMOL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

P-CYMENE

  1. International journal of pharmaceutics

THYMOL

  1. International journal of pharmaceutics

Activities

Thymus pallidus has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Hemolytic.

Activities reported in Thymus pallidus
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hemolytic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Analgesic

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Antimicrobial

  1. International journal of pharmaceutics

Antioxidant

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Hemolytic

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Thymus pallidus has 7 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Analgesic, Bacillus subtilis, E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus.

Conditions investigated for Thymus pallidus
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Bacillus subtilis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
E. coli 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Klebsiella pneumoniae 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Staphylococcus aureus 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Biofilm 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Analgesic

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Bacillus subtilis

  1. International journal of pharmaceutics

E. coli

  1. Current microbiology

Klebsiella pneumoniae

  1. International journal of pharmaceutics

Staphylococcus aureus

  1. International journal of pharmaceutics

Antioxidant

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Biofilm

  1. International journal of pharmaceutics

Preparations

Thymus pallidus has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include EOs.

Preparations reported for Thymus pallidus
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Eos 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Eos

  1. Current microbiology