Melaleuca viridiflora
Melaleuca viridiflora · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Moderate (135 studies) · ★★★☆☆
, scientifically known as Melaleuca viridiflora, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its potent therapeutic properties. Native to specific Australian regions, this species is rich in essential oils known for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits. It serves as a vital resource in traditional healing and modern botanical studies.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Melaleuca viridifloraDistribution
This plant is widely distributed across several distinct regions within the Oceania and Australian territories. In the Papuasia region, it can be found growing throughout New Guinea. Within the continent of Australia, its presence spans across multiple diverse states and territories. Specifically, it inhabits the tropical landscapes of the Northern Territory and the coastal areas of Queensland. Additionally, the species extends its range toward the western side of the continent in Western Australia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | Western Australia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Melaleuca viridiflora has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ALPHA-PINENE, Cinnamic acid methyl ester, Citral, Dipentene, EO.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cinnamic acid methyl ester | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Citral | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dipentene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Linalol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NEROLIDOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sesquiterpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-TERPINEOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzaldehyde | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
Cinnamic acid methyl ester
- Dr. Duke
Citral
- Dr. Duke
Dipentene
- Dr. Duke
EO
- Dr. Duke
Linalol
- Dr. Duke
NEROLIDOL
- Dr. Duke
Sesquiterpenes
- Dr. Duke
alpha-TERPINEOL
- Dr. Duke
benzaldehyde
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Melaleuca viridiflora has 121 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, Acaricide, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allelochemic, Allelopathic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anesthetic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiTNF | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiacetylcholinesterase | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |