Micromeria nervosa
Microremia nervosa, commonly known as the nervosa plant, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its distinct vein-like leaf patterns, it is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including skin inflammation and digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Micromeria nervosa
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is completed by its placement in 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 nervosa, is known by various local names across different linguistic regions. In English, it is frequently referred to as nervous micromeria, while in Spanish, it is commonly called micromeria nerviosa. In Portuguese, the species is known as micromeria nervosa, and in Tagalog, it is identified as lumbay.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of Southern Europe. Within Southwestern Europe, it can be found inhabiting the islands of Baleares and Sardegna. Its presence extends into Southeast Europe, where it is documented in Albania. Furthermore, the species is also located within the borders of Greece. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant includes Italy.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Micromeria nervosa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carvacrol, thymol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carvacrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thymol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |