Micromeria cristata subsp. phrygia
Micromeria cristata subsp. phrygia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Micromeria cristata subsp. phrygia, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique botanical properties. Belonging to the Melastomataceae family, this subspecies is recognized by its specialized foliage and flowering patterns. It is frequently studied for its potential therapeutic applications and its significant role within its native ecological habitat.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Satureja Cristata Subsp. Phrygia
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Micromeria cristata subsp. phrygiaSynonyms
- Satureja cristata subsp. phrygia
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized into the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Microremia as the specific subspecies phrygia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Micromeria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, specifically the subspecies Micromeria cristata phrygia, exhibits a very localized geographical range. Its documented presence is strictly confined to the region of Western Asia. Within this specific area, the plant can be found in Türkiye. This narrow distribution suggests that it may be endemic to certain ecological niches within the Turkish landscape. Consequently, its overall global footprint remains extremely limited to this single country.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Micromeria cristata subsp. phrygia has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Borneol, Caryophyllene oxide, camphor, trans-Verbenol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Borneol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caryophyllene oxide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-Verbenol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Borneol
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
Caryophyllene oxide
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
camphor
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
trans-Verbenol
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry