Metrosideros nervulosa
Metrosideros nervulosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Metrosideros nervulosa, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional medicine, it contains bioactive compounds that offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Exploring its botanical characteristics and healing potential reveals why this species remains a vital resource in herbal pharmacology.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Australasia
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Metrosideros nervulosaDistribution
This plant is characterized by an extremely limited and specific geographical distribution. Its natural occurrence is restricted to a very small area within the Pacific region. Specifically, Metrosideros nervulosa can be found only on the Norfolk Islands. This isolated habitat means the species is endemic to this particular location. Consequently, its global presence is highly localized rather than widespread.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Norfolk Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Metrosideros nervulosa has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Allo-Aromadendrene, Globulol, N-Hexadecanol, Spathulenol, T-Cadinol.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Allo-Aromadendrene | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Globulol | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-Hexadecanol | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Spathulenol | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| T-Cadinol | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Viridiflorene | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-muurolol | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gamma-Cadinol | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |