Micromeria flagellaris
Micromeria flagellaris, commonly known as a creeping medicinal herb, belongs to the Melastomataceae family. This climbing plant is valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in tropical regions, it is utilized to treat various ailments, showcasing the rich pharmacological potential of indigenous flora.
- Scientific name: Micromeria flagellaris
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Micromeria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Micromeria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Micromeria flagellaris, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the whip-vine or whip plant. In Tagalog, it is known as maka-maka, while in Malay, it is called pokok ulat.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited range of occurrence. Its documented geographical distribution is focused entirely within the Western Indian Ocean region. Specifically, the species is known to inhabit the island of Madagascar. This restricted habitat suggests that the plant is endemic to this particular island territory. Consequently, its natural presence is confined to the unique ecological zones found within Madagascar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Micromeria flagellaris has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include eucalyptol, eudesma-4,11-dien-2-ol, limonene, pulegone, trans-menthone.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| eucalyptol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eudesma-4,11-dien-2-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulegone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-menthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Micromeria flagellaris has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wounds.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |