Baeckea frutescens
Baeckea frutescens, commonly known as the heath myrtle, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to Australia. Renowned for its small, aromatic leaves and delicate white flowers, this medicinal plant is traditionally used in various cultures to treat skin ailments and respiratory issues, offering valuable bioactive compounds for natural healing.
- Scientific name: Baeckea frutescens
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Baeckea, which includes the species Baeckea frutescens.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Myrtaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Baeckea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of East and Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the Hainan province as well as throughout the China Southeast region. Moving into the Indo-China peninsula, the species can be found growing in Cambodia. It also maintains a population within the borders of Laos. Finally, its range extends into Myanmar, completing its regional distribution.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Baeckea frutescens has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-hydroxy-2-isopropyl-7-methoxychromone, BF-1, BF-2, Compound 8, chromones.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-hydroxy-2-isopropyl-7-methoxychromone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BF-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BF-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 8 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chromones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linalool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Baeckea frutescens has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antipyretic, Diuretic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Baeckea frutescens has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus cereus, Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mutans, antipyretic.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus cereus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus mutans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |