Micromeria ericifolia var. ericifolia
Micromeria ericifolia var. ericifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Micromeria ericifolia var. ericifolia, is a distinctive medicinal shrub valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Native to specific tropical regions, this variety is recognized in traditional herbal medicine for its potential bioactive compounds, offering promising applications in treating various ailments and supporting overall holistic wellness.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Micromeria Hyssopifolia F. Hirta · Micromeria Hyssopifolia · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Micromeria ericifolia var. ericifoliaSynonyms
- Micromeria hyssopifolia f. hirta
- Micromeria hyssopifolia
- Satureja kuegleri var. hyssopifolia
- Micromeria hyssopifolia var. angustissima
- Micromeria hyssopifolia var. hirta
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Micromeria, specifically as the variety ericifolia.
| 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 exhibits a very specific and restricted geographical range within the Atlantic region. Its distribution is limited to the Macaronesian archipelago, specifically within the Canary Islands. Because it is endemic to this particular area, it plays a unique role in the local flora of the islands. This narrow ecological footprint means that its presence is highly dependent on the unique environmental conditions found in this territory. Consequently, the species is a key component of the natural biodiversity characteristic of the Canarian landscape.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Micromeria ericifolia var. ericifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include MENTHOL.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| MENTHOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
MENTHOL
- Nucleosides, nucleotides & nucleic acids