Thymus striatus subsp. striatus
Thymus striatus subsp. striatus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Thymus striatus subsp. striatus, is a distinctive aromatic herb native to specific Mediterranean landscapes. Characterized by its fine, striated leaves and delicate flowering structures, this subspecies belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is highly valued in ethnobotanical studies for its potent essential oils and therapeutic properties.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Thymus Dinaricus · Thymus Striatus Var. Dinaricus · 13 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Thymus striatus subsp. striatusSynonyms
- Thymus dinaricus
- Thymus striatus var. dinaricus
- Thymus striatus var. marinosci
- Thymus striatus subvar. lacaitae
- Thymus acicularis var. lacaitae
- Thymus striatus subsp. calvanicensis
- Thymus acicularis var. dinaricus
- Thymus striatus var. orieni
- Thymus marinosci
- Thymus neapolitanus
- Thymus petteri
- Thymus striatus var. interruptus
- Thymus striatus subvar. hirtus
- Thymus acicularis var. stabianus
- Thymus striatus subvar. calvanicensis
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Albania |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Thymus striatus subsp. striatus has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anticancer
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
Antimicrobial
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
Antioxidant
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)