Micromeria myrtifolia
Micromeria myrtifolia, commonly known as a medicinal shrub in various tropical regions, holds significant ethnobotanical value. Often used in traditional remedies, this plant is recognized for its potential therapeutic properties. Scientific interest continues to grow as researchers explore its bioactive compounds for applications in pharmacology and natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Micromeria myrtifolia
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
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.
| 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, known scientifically as Micromeria myrtifolia, is recognized by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Hebrew, it is referred to as זוטה צפופה.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| he | זוטה צפופה | Wikidata |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | East Aegean Is. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
Chemicals
Micromeria myrtifolia has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, myricetin, naringenin, rosmarinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Micromeria myrtifolia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include depression.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |