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Clinopodium brownei

Clinopodium brownei · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Clinopodium brownei, is a medicinal herb native to specific tropical regions, valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, this plant is often utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its aromatic leaves contain bioactive compounds that offer significant antioxidant and antimicrobial potential for healing.

Family
Lamiaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Micromeria Pilosiuscula · Satureja Brownei · 15 more

Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Hedeoma gracillima
  • Clinopodium stoloniferum
  • Thymus xalapensis
  • Clinopodium xalapense
  • Satureja brownei var. pilosiuscula
  • Apozia serpyllacea
  • Micromeria brownei var. pilosiuscula
  • Micromeria domingensis
  • Thymus brownei
  • Satureja xalapensis
  • Micromeria bahamensis
  • Micromeria xalapensis
  • Apozia chamaedryoides
  • Satureja brownei
  • Micromeria stolonifera
  • Papamento
  • Poleo

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Clinopodium brownei

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Clinopodium.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Lamiales WCVP
Family Lamiaceae WCVP
Genus Clinopodium WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across both Asia and North America. In Eastern Asia, its presence is specifically noted within the island of Taiwan. Moving to the North American continent, it can be found in the Southwestern United States, particularly in California. Its distribution continues through the South-Central region, where it inhabits parts of Texas. Finally, the species extends into the Southeastern United States, occurring in both Florida and Georgia.

Region Area Source
Eastern Asia Taiwan WCVP
Southwestern U.S.A. California WCVP
South-Central U.S.A. Texas WCVP
Southeastern U.S.A. Florida WCVP
Southeastern U.S.A. Georgia WCVP
Southeastern U.S.A. Louisiana WCVP
Southeastern U.S.A. Mississippi WCVP
Mexico Mexico Central WCVP
Mexico Mexico Northeast WCVP
Mexico Mexico Gulf WCVP

Chemicals

Clinopodium brownei has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Caryophyllene, ETHYL CINNAMATE, MENTHONE, Methyl cinnamate, Pulegone.

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
Caryophyllene Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
ETHYL CINNAMATE Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
MENTHONE Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Methyl cinnamate Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Pulegone Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Clinopodium brownei has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Analgesic Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Clinopodium brownei has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include respiratory diseases.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
respiratory diseases Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆