Whitweeds
Micromeria · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Whitweeds, scientifically known as Micromeria, is a diverse genus of flowering plants within the Commelinaceae family. Often found in tropical and subtropical regions, these resilient herbs are valued in traditional medicine for their diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, making them a subject of ethnobotanical interest.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Whitweeds
- Scientific synonyms
- Tendana · Zygis · 4 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Whitweeds
Scientific Names
Accepted name
MicromeriaSynonyms
- Tendana
- Zygis
- Micronema
- Apozia
- Cuspidocarpus
- Piperella
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Cuspidocarpus
- Micronema
- Sabbatia
- Zygis
- Xenopoma
- Tendana
- Piperella
- Apozia
German:
- Felsenlippen
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 falls under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Its specific taxonomic identification is placed within the genus Micromeria.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Micromeria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the Mediterranean region of Southwestern Europe. It can be found growing in the coastal and island environments of the Baleares. Additionally, its presence extends to the island of Corse and the mainland territory of France. The species is also documented across the coastal landscapes of Portugal. Finally, its range reaches the island of Sardegna, completing its regional footprint.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse |
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Micromeria has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include MENTHOL.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| MENTHOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
MENTHOL
- Nucleosides, nucleotides & nucleic acids