Teucrium marum
Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID643feef37dcf8031068099 |
| Scientific name | Teucrium marum |
| Authority | L. |
| First published in | Sp. Pl. : 564 (1753) |
General Uses Top
Suggest a correction!Common products:
- Essential oil – hydrodistilled from the aerial parts (stems, leaves, inflorescences) of Teucrium marum. The oil is typically a pale‑yellow to yellowish liquid with a characteristic camphoraceous aroma. Reported yields from fresh material are low, usually below 0.5 % (v/w), reflecting the herbaceous habit of the plant.
Industrial and craft applications:
- The essential oil is incorporated into fragrance formulations for soaps, detergents, air‑fresheners and related consumer products, where its strong, fresh scent functions as a top‑note component.
Fragrance and cosmetics:
- In perfumery the oil is employed as a fragrance material in eau de Cologne, body lotions, shampoos and bath products. Its principal constituents—camphor (≈20–30 % of the oil), 1,8‑cineole (≈8–12 %), α‑pinene, β‑pinene and limonene—impart a sharp, aromatic profile that blends well with citrus, herbaceous and woody accords.
Properties relevant to use:
- The oil’s high camphor and 1,8‑cineole content confers pronounced volatility and a pungent scent, while the mixture of monoterpene hydrocarbons provides stability in fragrance blends. Typical physicochemical parameters reported for camphor‑rich essential oils and consistent with ISO 11016 (general requirements) and ISO 3515 (determination of specific gravity, refractive index and optical rotation) include a specific gravity of 0.900–0.920 at 20 °C and a refractive index of 1.470–1.480.
Standards and regulation:
- Fragrance applications of the oil are governed by the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) standards, which restrict the use of camphor‑rich essential oils in certain product categories. Cosmetics containing the oil must comply with the European Union Cosmetics Regulation (EC No 1223/2009), mandating safety assessments and labeling for fragrance constituents.
Sustainability and sourcing:
- Teucrium marum occurs in Mediterranean scrub, rocky slopes and phrygana habitats. Commercial supply relies primarily on wild‑collection, which can lead to local depletion if harvesting is unmanaged. The species is not listed as threatened by the IUCN Red List (assessed as Not Evaluated/ Data Deficient), but population monitoring and sustainable collection practices are recommended.
Scientific/model‑organism use:
- The species serves as a reference in chemotaxonomic and metabolomic investigations of the Lamiaceae. Its essential‑oil composition has been documented in peer‑reviewed journals and entered into phytochemical databases (e.g., the Lamiaceae Phytochemical Database), supporting phylogenetic and comparative‑metabolite research. Herbarium vouchers of T. marum are frequently used to verify taxonomic identity in botanical studies.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Chamaedrys marum | Moench | Methodus : 384 (1794) |
| Chamaedrys quadratula | (Schreb.) Raf. | Fl. Tellur. 3: 85. 1837 (1837) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| Spanish | tomillo de gato |
| Arabic | طوقريون جبلي |
| Arabic | مارون |
| Arabic | صعتر الهر |
| Azerbaijani | dərman məryəmnoxudu |
| Catalan | eixorba-rates blanc |
| Czech | ožanka kočičí |
| Dutch | amberkruid |
Subspecies (abbr. subsp./ssp.) Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Teucrium marum subsp. marum | Unknown |
Germination/Propagation Top
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No germination or propagation data was added yet.
Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
- Doubtful data
- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Southeastern Europe
- Italy
- Yugoslavia
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Southwestern Europe
- Corse
- France
- Sardegna
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Southeastern Europe
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000322309 |
| UNII | 10464S0TAA |
| Tropicos | 17600397 |
| INPN | 126006 |
| Flora of Italy | 4442 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:460544-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-203094 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 355036 |
| Observations.org | 133663 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 711380 |
| IPNI | 460544-1 |
| iNaturalist | 451208 |
| GBIF | 7308317 |
| Freebase | /m/0h5sx4 |
| EPPO | TEUMR |
| Elurikkus | 586400 |
| USDA GRIN | 456453 |
| Wikipedia | Teucrium_marum |
| CMAUP | NPO453 |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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Scientific Literature Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Monoterpenoids / Iridoids and derivatives | |||||
| [(1R,4aR,7R,7aS)-1-acetyloxy-7-methyl-1,4a,5,6,7,7a-hexahydrocyclopenta[c]pyran-4-yl]methyl acetate | 162950363 | Click to see | 268.30 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)80146-6 |
| Teucrein | 590662 | Click to see | 268.30 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)80146-6 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Monoterpenoids / Monocyclic monoterpenoids | |||||
| 2-Formyl-3-methyl-alpha-methylidenecyclopentaneacetaldehyde | 534263 | Click to see | 166.22 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/J.JEP.2005.01.022 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)80146-6 https://doi.org/10.1071/CH9761375 https://doi.org/10.1016/J.JEP.2005.01.022 https://doi.org/10.1071/CH9761375 |
| Anisomorphal, (+)- | 76970747 | Click to see | 166.22 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1071/CH9761375 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Terpene lactones | |||||
| (4aS,7S,7aR)-7-methyl-4-methylidene-1,4a,5,6,7,7a-hexahydrocyclopenta[c]pyran-3-one | 11805123 | Click to see CC1CCC2C1COC(=O)C2=C | 166.22 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1071/CH9761375 |
| (4aS,7S,7aR)-7-methyl-4-methylidene-5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-4aH-cyclopenta[c]pyran-1-one | 90442131 | Click to see | 166.22 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1071/CH9761375 |
| 7-methyl-4-methylidene-5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-4aH-cyclopenta[c]pyran-1-one | 101410495 | Click to see CC1CCC2C1C(=O)OCC2=C | 166.22 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1071/CH9761375 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)80146-6 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Triterpenoids | |||||
| (+)-Ursolic Acid | 64945 | Click to see | 456.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(83)85059-6 |
| CID 73242194 | 73242194 | Click to see | 454.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(83)85059-6 |
| Oleanolic Acid | 10494 | Click to see | 456.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(83)85059-6 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Steroids and steroid derivatives / Stigmastanes and derivatives | |||||
| Sitogluside | 5742590 | Click to see CCC(CCC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CC=C4C3(CCC(C4)OC5C(C(C(C(O5)CO)O)O)O)C)C)C(C)C | 576.80 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Organoheterocyclic compounds / Lactones / Gamma butyrolactones | |||||
| CID 85503171 | 85503171 | Click to see | 420.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)80392-1 |
| NCGC00384925-01_C22H28O8_[(2'R,3R,4'R,4a'R,5S,5'R,7'S,8a'S)-5-(3-Furyl)-4',7'-dihydroxy-2'-methyl-2-oxooctahydrodispiro[furan-3,1'-naphthalene-5',2''-oxiran]-4a'(2'H)-yl]methyl acetate | 38361768 | Click to see CC1CC(C2(C(C13CC(OC3=O)C4=COC=C4)CC(CC25CO5)O)COC(=O)C)O | 420.50 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1080/14786410310001630564 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)80392-1 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavans / 6-prenylated flavans / 6-prenylated flavanones | |||||
| (2S)-5-hydroxy-2-(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-8,8-dimethyl-6-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)-2,3-dihydropyrano[2,3-h]chromen-4-one | 101326868 | Click to see | 436.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavans / Catechins / Epigallocatechins | |||||
| ent-Gallocatechin 4'-methyl ether | 10087345 | Click to see COC1=C(C=C(C=C1O)C2C(CC3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)O)O | 320.29 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavonoid glycosides / Flavonoid C-glycosides | |||||
| 3,5,7-trihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-6-[(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]chromen-4-one | 101713180 | Click to see COC1=CC(=CC(=C1O)OC)C2=C(C(=O)C3=C(O2)C=C(C(=C3O)C4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)O)O)O | 508.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Isoflavonoids / Isoflav-2-enes / Isoflavones | |||||
| 2'-Hydroxygenistein | 5282074 | Click to see C1=CC(=C(C=C1O)O)C2=COC3=CC(=CC(=C3C2=O)O)O | 286.24 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| 6-(1,1-Dimethylallyl)genistein | 44257285 | Click to see CC(C)(C=C)C1=C(C2=C(C=C1O)OC=C(C2=O)C3=CC=C(C=C3)O)O | 338.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Genistein | 5280961 | Click to see | 270.24 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Isoflavonoids / Isoflavonoid O-glycosides | |||||
| Daidzin | 107971 | Click to see | 416.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Genistin | 5281377 | Click to see | 432.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
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| In public collections | 0 |