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
Ziziphora Biebersteiniana · Ziziphora Clinopodioides Var. Biebersteiniana · 8 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Ziziphora clinopodioides subsp. rigida

Synonyms

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.

Chemicals reported in Ziziphora clinopodioides subsp. rigida
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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