Ziziphora clinopodioides subsp. rigida
Ziziphora clinopodioides subsp. rigida · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Ziziphophora clinopodioides subsp. rigida, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to specific African regions. Renowned for its unique morphological traits, this subspecies is utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer significant pharmacological potential, making it a subject of interest for modern ethnobotanical research.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ziziphora clinopodioides subsp. rigidaSynonyms
- Ziziphora biebersteiniana
- Ziziphora clinopodioides var. biebersteiniana
- Ziziphora pseudodasyantha
- Ziziphora rigida
- Ziziphora ronningeri
- Ziziphora clinopodioides subsp. pseudodasyantha
- Ziziphora clinopodioides var. rigida
- Ziziphora clinopodioides subsp. ronningeri
- Ziziphora fasciculata
- Ziziphora fasciculata
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Lamiales and placed in the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Ziziphora as the subspecies rigidia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Ziziphora |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions of Western and Central Asia. In the territory of Central Asia, its presence is documented within Turkmenistan. Its range extends into the Caucasus region, specifically throughout the Transcaucasus. Within Western Asia, the species can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Afghanistan and Iran. Additionally, the geographical reach of this subspecies includes the country of Iraq.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan |
| Western Asia | Iran |
| Western Asia | Iraq |
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Ziziphora clinopodioides subsp. rigida has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Piperitenone, Pulegone, THYMOL, p-menth-3-en-8-ol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Piperitenone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pulegone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| THYMOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-menth-3-en-8-ol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Piperitenone
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Pulegone
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THYMOL
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p-menth-3-en-8-ol
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