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Thymus praecox caucasicus

Thymus praecox subsp. caucasicus · Accepted scientific name

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Thymus praecox caucasicus, scientifically known as Thymus praecox subsp. caucasicus, is a resilient perennial herb native to the Caucasus mountains. Renowned for its aromatic foliage, this subspecies offers potent antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. It is traditionally valued in herbal medicine for supporting digestive health and soothing respiratory ailments.

Family
Lamiaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Thymus Praecox Caucasicus
Scientific synonyms
Thymus Caucasicus · Thymus Caucasicus Var. Medvedewii · 1 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Thymus praecox subsp. caucasicus

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Thymus praecox caucasicus

French:

  • Thymus praecox caucasicus

Sources: Wikidata

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 and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Thymus as the subspecies caucasicus.

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 is primarily concentrated within the diverse landscapes of the Caucasus region. Its natural habitat extends through the North Caucasus, where it thrives in specific local ecosystems. Additionally, the species can be found throughout the Transcaucasus area. The geographical range also stretches into Western Asia, specifically encompassing parts of Türkiye. Consequently, these specific regions define the core distribution of this medicinal subspecies.

Region Area
Caucasus North Caucasus
Caucasus Transcaucasus
Western Asia Türkiye

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Thymus praecox subsp. caucasicus has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineol, ALPHA-PINENE, MYRCENE, NEROLIDOL, TERPINOLENE.

Chemicals reported in Thymus praecox subsp. caucasicus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
1,8-Cineol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ALPHA-PINENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
MYRCENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
NEROLIDOL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
TERPINOLENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
THYMOL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
beta-Fenchyl alcohol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

1,8-Cineol

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ALPHA-PINENE

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MYRCENE

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NEROLIDOL

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TERPINOLENE

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THYMOL

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beta-Fenchyl alcohol

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Activities

Thymus praecox subsp. caucasicus has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Free-Radical Scavenging.

Activities reported in Thymus praecox subsp. caucasicus
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Free-Radical Scavenging 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Free-Radical Scavenging

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Preparations

Thymus praecox subsp. caucasicus has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oils.

Preparations reported for Thymus praecox subsp. caucasicus
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Essential oils 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Essential oils

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