Micromeles caloneura
Micromeles caloneura · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Micromeles caloneura, is a versatile medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic properties. Native to specific tropical regions, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat various ailments. This plant's unique chemical composition offers significant potential for pharmacological research and holistic wellness applications worldwide.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf · Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Aria Caloneura · Thomsonaria Caloneura · 5 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Micromeles caloneuraSynonyms
- Aria caloneura
- Thomsonaria caloneura
- Pyrus caloneura
- Thomsonaria caloneura subsp. kwangtungensis
- Sorbus caloneura
- Aria caloneura var. kwangtungensis
- Sorbus caloneura var. kwangtungensis
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Micromeles, specifically the species Micromeles caloneuria.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Micromeles |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within the vast territory of China, it can be found growing in the South-Central areas. Additionally, its presence extends into the Southeast regions of China. Beyond Chinese borders, the species is also documented within the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, one of its notable locations in this region is Vietnam.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Micromeles caloneura has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Forestry research
Stem
- Forestry research
Chemicals
Micromeles caloneura has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-d), 6-BA, IBA, NAA.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-d) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-BA | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IBA | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NAA | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-d)
- Forestry research
6-BA
- Forestry research
IBA
- Forestry research
NAA
- Forestry research
Preparations
Micromeles caloneura has 2 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include stem, sterilized leaves.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sterilized leaves | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Forestry research
Sterilized leaves
- Forestry research