Micromeria madagascariensis
Microceria madagascariensis, commonly known as a medicinal herb in various tropical regions, is a significant plant within the Melastomataceae family. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Micromeria madagascariensis
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Specifically, 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 madagascariensis, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as Madagascar Melastoma, while in French, it is known as Melastoma de Madagascar. In Swahili, the plant is identified as Mvule wa mbuga, and in Malagasy, it is called Melastoma madagasikarensis.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a highly localized geographical distribution within the tropical regions of the world. Specifically, its presence is strictly confined to the Western Indian Ocean. Within this maritime area, it is found natively on the island of Madagascar. Because it is endemic to this specific location, its natural habitat is quite restricted. Consequently, the species plays a unique role within the diverse ecosystems of the Malagasy landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Micromeria madagascariensis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include azulene, eucalyptol, iso-menthone, pulegone, trans-menthone.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| azulene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eucalyptol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iso-menthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulegone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-menthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Micromeria madagascariensis 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |