Micromeria persica

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Satureja persica

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Microremia. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by its position as Microremia persica.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range within the Western Asian region. It can be found growing naturally in the country of Iran. Additionally, its distribution extends into the territory of Iraq. The species is also documented to occur within Türkiye. These locations highlight its presence across several key areas of Western Asia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Micromeria persica is characterized by its classification as a chamaephyte, a growth form where the permanent shoots are located close to the soil surface, often protected by leaf litter or minimal soil coverage. Within this life history strategy, it functions specifically as a chamaephyte (trait_2: chamaephyte), allowing it to persist in various environments by maintaining its vegetative structures at a low profile. This life form is consistent with its categorization under the broader life form index (trait_1: chamaephyte), ensuring its survival through seasonal changes by keeping its vital parts near the ground level.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Morphology

The morphology of Micromeria persica is characterized by its growth habit as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its structure to ascend through surrounding vegetation. It functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite, relying on its own metabolic processes for survival without deriving nutrients from a host. Furthermore, it is a terrestrial plant, establishing its root system within the soil rather than growing as an epiphyte on other plants.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Micromeria persica has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-nerolidol, Borneol, CARVACROL, Caryophyllene oxide, Linalool.

(E)-nerolidol

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Borneol

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CARVACROL

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Caryophyllene oxide

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Linalool

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Pulegone

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Steroids

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THYMOL

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linoleic acid

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linolenic acid

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Activities

Micromeria persica has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimicrobial.

Antibacterial

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Antimicrobial

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