Micromeria hedgei
Micromeria hedgei, commonly known as a member of the Melastomataceae family, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and natural healing applications.
- Scientific name: Micromeria hedgei
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Micromeria. Specifically, this medicinal species is identified by its scientific name, Micromeria hedgei.
| 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 hedgei, is known by various local names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as hedge's micromeria, while in Portuguese, it is known as micromeria-de-hedge.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Micromeria hedgei, possesses a very specific and limited range of occurrence. Its presence in the wild is notably restricted to a single major region of the world. Specifically, the geographical distribution of this species is documented within Western Asia. Within this territory, the plant can be found residing in the country of Iran. Consequently, its natural habitat is highly localized rather than being widespread across multiple continents.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Micromeria hedgei, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which encompass the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the essential phytochemicals found within the foliage and branching systems to prepare various medicinal extracts.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Micromeria hedgei has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include E-caryophyllene, carvacrol, caryophyllene oxide, geranial, geraniol.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| E-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carvacrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caryophyllene oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geranial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geraniol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geranyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nerol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thymol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |