Thymus zygis subsp. zygis
Thymus zygis subsp. zygis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Thymus zygis subsp. zygis, is a resilient aromatic shrub native to the Mediterranean region. Characterized by its small, woody structure and fragrant leaves, this subspecies belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is valued in traditional medicine for its potent antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Thymus zygis subsp. zygisSynonyms
- Thymus clusii
- Thymus oxyodontus var. fruticosa
- Thymus oxyodontus var. fruticosus
- Thymus oxyodontus var. laxispicata
- Thymus oxyodontus var. laxispicatus
- Thymus sparsiflorus
- Thymus loscosii var. oxyodontus
- Thymus oxyodontus
- Thymus isidori
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Thymus. Specifically, its taxonomic designation is Thymus zygis subsp. zygis.
| 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 found within the specific region of Southwestern Europe. Its natural habitat is concentrated in the Iberian Peninsula, covering significant portions of the landscape. Specifically, the distribution of Thymus zygis subsp. zygis includes the coastal and inland areas of Portugal. It is also widely documented as growing throughout various territories in Spain. Consequently, its geographical range is relatively restricted to these two neighboring Mediterranean countries.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Thymus zygis subsp. zygis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include rosmarinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| rosmarinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
rosmarinic acid
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Thymus zygis subsp. zygis has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anticancer
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
Antioxidant
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| HE and AD extracts | Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroethanolic (HE) and aqueous decoction (AD) extracts | Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |