Micromeria inodora
Micromeria inodora, commonly known as a member of the Melastomataceae family, is a versatile medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and various infections, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Micromeria inodora
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Micromeria inoadora, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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 inodora, is known by the specific common name farigola d'Eivissa in Catalan (ca).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ca | farigola d'Eivissa | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the Mediterranean region. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is documented in both Spain and the Balearic Islands. Moving across the sea to Northern Africa, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Algeria. The species is also distributed throughout the territory of Morocco. Finally, its range extends further east to include parts of Tunisia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |