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Ecological and Biological Properties of Satureja cuneifolia Ten. and Thymus spinulosus Ten.: Two Wild Officinal Species of Conservation Concern in Apulia (Italy). A Preliminary Survey

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PLANTS-BASEL
卷 10, 期 9, 页码 -

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MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/plants10091952

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correlation; ecology; essential oils; Lamiaceae; vegetation

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This study evaluated the effects of ecology and climate on the composition of essential oils from two officinal wild plant species from Apulia, showing that the ecological context may influence their EO composition and yield chemotypes different from those reported in the literature. Satureja cuneifolia and Thymus spinulosus can be considered good sources of phytochemicals for organic agriculture due to the presence of thymol and alpha-pinene, suggesting a potential use in food, pharmacy, cosmetics, and perfumery industries.
This study evaluated the effects of ecology (plant community, topography and pedology), as well as of climate, on the composition of essential oils (EOs) from two officinal wild plant species (Lamiales) from Apulia, namely Satureja cuneifolia Ten. and Thymus spinulosus Ten. Few scientific data on their chemical composition are available, due to the fact that the first has a limited distribution range and the second is endemic of southern Italy. Results for both species, never officially used in traditional medicine and/or as spices, showed that the ecological context (from a phytosociological and ecological point of view) may influence their EO composition, and hence, yield chemotypes different from those reported in the literature. S. cuneifolia and Th. spinulosus can be considered good sources of phytochemicals as natural agents in organic agriculture due to the presence of thymol and alpha-pinene. Overall, the obtained trend for EOs suggests a potential use of both species as food, pharmacy, cosmetics and perfumery. Hence, their cultivation and use represent a positive step to reduce the use of synthetic chemicals and to meet the increasing demand for natural and healthier products.

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