Thymus striatus subsp. striatus
Thymus striatus subsp. striatus, commonly known as striped thyme, is a resilient perennial shrub native to the arid regions of Southern Africa. Characterized by its distinctive linear leaves and delicate blooms, this medicinal plant is valued for its aromatic properties and potential therapeutic applications in traditional herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Thymus striatus subsp. striatus
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, specifically being a member of the family Lamiaceae. Within this family, it is identified as a member of the genus Thymus, specifically the subspecies Thymus striatus subsp. striatus.
| 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, Thymus striatus subsp. striatus, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as striped thyme, while in Spanish, it is called tomillo rayado. Additionally, in Portuguese, it is known as tomilho-listrado.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the region of Southeastern Europe. Within this territory, it can be found growing in the country of Albania. Its range also extends across Bulgaria and throughout much of Greece. Additionally, the species is present in Italy, marking its presence in the Mediterranean area. Finally, its distribution includes the European portion of Türkiye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
Activities
Thymus striatus subsp. striatus has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |