Melittis melissophyllum
Melittis melissophyllum, commonly known as the honey-leaved plant, is a remarkable medicinal herb valued for its therapeutic properties. Renowned for its soothing qualities, it is traditionally utilized to treat inflammation and respiratory ailments. This plant offers a unique blend of botanical benefits, making it a vital resource in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Melittis melissophyllum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Melittis melissophyllum, 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. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Melittis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Melittis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Melittis melissophyllum, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Portuguese, it is called betónica, while in Polish, it is known as Miodownik melisowaty. French speakers call it Mélitte à feuilles de mélisse, whereas in Russian, it is identified as Кадилло. Finally, in Romanian, the species is commonly known as Dumbravnic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | betónica | Wikidata |
| pl | Miodownik melisowaty | Wikidata |
| fr | Mélitte à feuilles de mélisse | Wikidata |
| ru | Кадило | Wikidata |
| ro | Dumbravnic | Wikidata |
| ca | melissa borda | Wikidata |
| be-tarask | кадзіла сармацкае | Wikidata |
| de | Immenblatt | Wikidata |
| cs | medovník meduňkolistý | Wikidata |
| hr | Medenika | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be identified within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, it is documented to grow in Austria and Belgium. The species also inhabits the territories of Czechia-Slovakia. Finally, its range extends through Germany, completing its presence across these central landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Melittis melissophyllum, is classified as an aromatic herb that thrives in various woodland and meadow environments. As a herbaceous species, it lacks a woody stem, instead producing soft, green growth that typically completes its life cycle through seasonal cycles. The medicinal properties of this herb are often concentrated within its fragrant leaves and flowering structures, which are harvested for their traditional therapeutic uses.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| herb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Melittis melissophyllum has 24 reported phytochemicals identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-octen-3-ol, 3,4-dihydroxycoumarin, apigenin, apiin, chlorophyll a.
- Total chemicals
- 24
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-octen-3-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4-dihydroxycoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apiin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll b | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cichoric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cinaroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cinnamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Melittis melissophyllum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antispasmodic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Melittis melissophyllum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |