Thymus willdenowii
Thymus willdenowii, commonly known as Willdenow's thyme, is a resilient aromatic shrub native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for its essential oils, this medicinal herb possesses potent antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. It is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to support digestive health and alleviate respiratory discomfort through its soothing qualities.
- Scientific name: Thymus willdenowii
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Thymus, specifically as the species Thymus willdenowii.
| 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 willdenowii, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as Willdenow's thyme, while in Spanish, it is commonly called tomillo de Willdenow.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known as Thymus willdenowii, exhibits a specific distribution across the Mediterranean region. Its presence is primarily documented within Southwestern Europe, specifically in the country of Spain. Furthermore, the species extends its range into Northern Africa. Within this African region, it can be found growing in Algeria. Additionally, the plant is also distributed throughout Morocco.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Chemicals
Thymus willdenowii has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include borneol, camphene, carvacrol, geranyl acetate, germacrene D.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| borneol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carvacrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geranyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-cymene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thymol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Thymus willdenowii has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiseptic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiseptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Thymus willdenowii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antiseptic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antiseptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |