2022
DOI: 10.3390/life13010103
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A New Lavender (Lavandula multifida L.) Ecotype from Arid Tunisia, with Differential Essential Oil Composition and Higher Antimicrobial Potential

Abstract: The lavender Lavandula multifida L., a medicinal plant grown in arid regions of Tunisia, was recently considered an endangered species; thus, its habitats regressed to some difficult zones in terms of access, such as the watershed of Oued Agareb in central-eastern Tunisia. This species was recorded only in deep and narrow shady Wadi of the watershed and benefited from protection against overgrazing, erosion and sunlight. L. multifida was rarely observed in an open area, such as a plateau or large-bed valley. T… Show more

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“…In Tunisia, Lavandula stoechas was considered as endangered species. Due to the prolonged drought, harsh climate (climatic and edaphic factors) and the expanse of cleared agricultural fields, the plant growth was restricted (Tofah et al, 2023). However, given the climatic conditions of oasis areas characterized throughout the year by low air humidity, it would be interesting to introduce certain aromatic and medicinal plants like Lavandula stoechas.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In Tunisia, Lavandula stoechas was considered as endangered species. Due to the prolonged drought, harsh climate (climatic and edaphic factors) and the expanse of cleared agricultural fields, the plant growth was restricted (Tofah et al, 2023). However, given the climatic conditions of oasis areas characterized throughout the year by low air humidity, it would be interesting to introduce certain aromatic and medicinal plants like Lavandula stoechas.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A comparative analysis was conducted with other Lavandula species, corroborating the presented results. Tofah et al affirmed the notable antimicrobial activity of L. multifida L. (Tofah et al, 2022). Furthermore, Blažeković et al highlighted the remarkable antimicrobial properties of the essential oil from Lavandula × intermedia "Budrovka" (Blažeković et al, 2018).…”
Section: Gc-ms Chromatogram Of the Chemical Composition Of Lpeomentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although EOs also exhibit strong antibacterial activity, their precise mode of action is unclear, which has restricted their use [ 115 ]. Using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), Tofah et al [ 116 ] investigated the biochemical and antimicrobial activity of lavender, Lavandula multifida L. They also identified the essential oils extracted from L. multifida and discovered that the main component is camphor ( 24 , Figure 10 ) in addition to other extracts like 1,8-cineole and alpha-pinene ( 25 and 26 , respectively, Figure 10 ). E. coli and S. aureus were resistant to the antibacterial effects of L. multifida essential oil.…”
Section: Novel Therapeutic Agentsmentioning
confidence: 99%