Myrtle-leaved Savory

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Myrtle-leaved Savory
• Myrtleleaf Whitweed

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Satureja myrtifolia
• Micromeria minoa
• Micromeria obtusiflora
• Micromeria lycia
• Micromeria juliana var. myrtifolia

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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 ordered under Lamiales and placed in the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Micromeria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range spanning across parts of Southeastern Europe and Western Asia. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is documented in Greece, including the island of Kriti. The species can also be found within the European portion of Türkiye. Moving into Western Asia, the plant is distributed across Cyprus. Additionally, its habitat extends to the East Aegean Islands.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Micromeria myrtifolia is characterized by its classification as a chamaephyte, a growth form where the majority of the plant's vegetative organs remain close to the soil surface, with buds located just above the ground level. Specifically, within the spectrum of life forms, it is identified as a chamaephyte, reflecting its ability to persist in various environmental conditions by maintaining a low-growing stature. This life history strategy allows the plant to survive through seasonal changes by protecting its vital meristematic tissues near or at the substrate level, facilitating resilience against herbivory or environmental fluctuations.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Morphology

The morphology of Micromeria myrtifolia is characterized by its growth form as a woody subshrub or shrub that functions as a self-supporting plant. It is a terrestrial species, not classified as aquatic, semiaquatic, or an epiphyte, and it grows independently rather than as a parasite. The plant exhibits woodiness in its structure, providing the necessary support for its developmental habit.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Growth form :

subshrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Micromeria myrtifolia is characterized by the production of small, specialized seeds that exhibit specific variations in weight. The seed mass within this species is relatively minute, with a calculated mean seed mass of 7e-05 g. Detailed analysis of the reproductive output shows a range of seed sizes, where the minimum recorded seed mass is 4e-05 g and the maximum reaches 0.00011 g. These quantitative traits highlight the fine scale of the plant's dispersal units, which are essential for its propagation and survival in its natural habitat.

Seed mass max:

0.00011 g

Seed mass mean:

7e-05 g

Seed mass min:

4e-05 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Micromeria myrtifolia has 68 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-beta-ocimene, 1,8-Cineole, 1-OCTEN-3-OL, 2,5-diethyl tetrahydrofuran, 2-hexanal.

(E)-beta-ocimene

1. Dr. Duke

1,8-Cineole

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1-OCTEN-3-OL

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2,5-diethyl tetrahydrofuran

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2-hexanal

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3-OCTANOL

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6,10,14-Trimethyl-2-pentadecanol

1. Dr. Duke

6-Methyl-3-heptanol

1. Dr. Duke

ALPHA-PINENE

1. Dr. Duke

Alpha terpinene

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Micromeria myrtifolia has 249 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide.

(-)-Chronotropic

1. Dr. Duke

(-)-Inotropic

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ACE-Inhibitor

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AChE-Inhibitor

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Acaricide

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

1. Dr. Duke

Allelochemic

1. Dr. Duke

Allelopathic

1. Dr. Duke

Allergenic

1. Dr. Duke

Analgesic

1. Dr. Duke

Conditions

Micromeria myrtifolia has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include depression.

Depression

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)