Maianthemum dilatatum
Maianthemum dilatatum, commonly known as the native peppermint, is a distinctive perennial herb native to Australia. Renowned for its aromatic, mint-like foliage, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its soothing properties. It thrives in moist environments, offering both aesthetic beauty and therapeutic potential in herbal applications.
- Scientific name: Maianthemum dilatatum
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Maianthemum dilatatum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asparagales and the family Asparagaceae. It is specifically identified under the genus Maianthemum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asparagaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Maianthemum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several northern regions. In Northern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within Great Britain. Moving eastward into Siberia, the species can be found in the Chita region. Its range extends significantly into the Russian Far East, covering areas such as Amur and Khabarovsk. Additionally, the plant is also distributed throughout the Kamchatka Peninsula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kamchatka | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Activities
Maianthemum dilatatum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |