Clinopodium macranthum
Clinopodium macranthum, commonly known as the Large-flowered Clinopodium, is a versatile medicinal herb found in various tropical regions. Renowned for its aromatic properties, it contains essential oils used in traditional remedies to treat digestive issues and inflammation. This plant serves as a vital botanical resource in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Clinopodium macranthum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Clinopodium macranthum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. It is specifically identified by 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Clinopodium macranthum, is referred to by its common name in Japanese as ミヤマクルマバナ (Miyama Kurumabana).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ミヤマクルマバナ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a very specific and localized geographical range. Its natural distribution is primarily concentrated within the region of Eastern Asia. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the wild across Japan. Because its occurrence is limited to this area, it is considered an endemic or regional component of the local flora. Therefore, researchers looking for this medicinal species should focus their studies within the Japanese archipelago.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Activities
Clinopodium macranthum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |