Ziziphora clinopodioides subsp. bungeana
Ziziphora clinopodioides subsp. bungeanana, commonly known as a subspecies of the mint family, is a resilient medicinal herb found in specialized ecological niches. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this plant contains bioactive compounds utilized in traditional healing practices to address various ailments, showcasing significant ethnobotanical importance and therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Ziziphora clinopodioides subsp. bungeana
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Ziziphora clinopodioides subsp. bungeanana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. It is further categorized under the genus Ziziphora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ziziphora | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Northern and Central Asia. In the northern reaches of its range, it can be found within the Altai region of Siberia. Moving southward, the species is well-established throughout various territories of Central Asia. Specifically, it inhabits the landscapes of Kazakhstan and Kirgizstan. Additionally, its presence extends into the territories of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ziziphora clinopodioides subsp. bungeana has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineole, isomenthone, piperitenone, pulegone.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isomenthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| piperitenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulegone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |