Isodon melissoides

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Plectranthus melissoides
• Isodon melissiformis
• Rabdosia melissiformis
• Rabdosia melissoides

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Isodon melissoides, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Lamiales. Furthermore, it is a member of the family Lamiaceae and is categorized under the genus Isodon.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of Asia. In China, it can be found primarily within the South-Central region. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically inhabiting the state of Assam. Additionally, the species is located within the borders of Bangladesh. Finally, it is also distributed throughout the East Himalaya region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Isodon melissoides is characterized by its specific growth habit and survival strategy, classified primarily as a hemicryptophyte. This life form indicates that the plant's perennating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, allowing it to endure seasonal environmental shifts by protecting its regenerative tissues near the ground level. Within the broader spectrum of botanical life forms, it is categorized under the hemicryptophyte classification, distinguishing it from phanerophytes, chamaephytes, cryptophytes, or therophytes. This physiological arrangement supports its perennial nature, enabling the plant to emerge and resume growth following periods of dormancy, effectively managing its life cycle through the seasonal cycles of its habitat.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Isodon melissoides is characterized by its growth habit as a terrestrial plant, meaning it does not function as an epiphyte. It maintains an independent existence, as it is not classified as a parasite. In terms of its structural climbing mechanisms, the plant functions as a self-supporting climber, relying on its own structural integrity rather than being an obligatory or facultative climber that depends on external hosts for vertical support.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Isodon melissoides has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Melissoidesin E, Melissoidesin F, Melissoidesin G, CARVACROL, Compound 7.

Melissoidesin E

1. Journal of Asian natural products research
2. Journal of natural products

Melissoidesin F

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2. Journal of natural products

Melissoidesin G

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2. Journal of natural products

CARVACROL

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Compound 7

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Dawoensin A

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P-CYMENE

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THYMOL

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Xindongnin B

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compound 8

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Preparations

Isodon melissoides has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aerial parts.

Aerial parts

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