The Botanical, Chemical and Ethnobotanical Diversity of Southern African Lamiaceae.

ABSTRACT: The Lamiaceae is undoubtedly an important plant family, having a rich history of use that spans the globe with many species being used in folk medicine and modern industries alike. Their ability to produce aromatic volatile oils has made them valuable sources of materials in the cosmetic, culinary, and pharmaceutical industries. A thorough account of the taxonomic diversity, chemistry and ethnobotany is lacking for southern African Lamiaceae, which feature some of the region's most notable medicinal and edible plant species. We provide a comprehensive insight into the Lamiaceae flora of southern Africa, comprising 297 species in 42 genera, 105 of which are endemic to the subcontinent. We further explore the medicinal and traditional uses, where all genera with documented uses are covered f

SUBMITTER: Rattray RD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8233991 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature