Micromelum hirsutum
Micromelum hirsutum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Micromelum hirsutum, scientifically known as Micromelum hirsutum, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized in various folk medicines to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and respiratory issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and natural therapeutics.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Micromelum hirsutumDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated across parts of South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is documented in Bangladesh. It also extends into the Indo-China region, where it can be found in Cambodia. Furthermore, the species is distributed throughout Laos and Myanmar. Finally, its range includes the country of Vietnam.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
| Malesia | Malaya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Life history
The life history of Micromelum hirsutum is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located high above the ground on woody stems. Specifically, within the spectrum of life forms, it functions as a phanerophyte, ensuring its survival through seasonal changes by maintaining its regenerative structures on elevated, perennial branches. This life strategy allows the plant to persist in its habitat by protecting its vital meristematic tissues from surface-level environmental stressors and herbivory, facilitating a continuous or recurring growth cycle typical of woody perennial species.
- Life form :
- phanerophyte
Morphology
The morphology of Micromelum hirsutum is characterized by its growth form as a shrub that exhibits a woody structure. As a climbing plant, it functions as a self-supporting species, utilizing its physical structure to ascend without the absolute necessity of external hosts. The plant typically reaches a maximum height of approximately 2 meters.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Growth form :
- shrub
- Plant height max:
- 2 m
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Micromelum hirsutum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Planta medica
Preparations
Micromelum hirsutum has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CH (2)Cl (2) extract of the stem bark.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ch (2)cl (2) extract of the stem bark | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ch (2)cl (2) extract of the stem bark
- Planta medica