Micromeria
Micromeria, commonly known as various local names depending on the region, is a versatile genus of herbaceous plants within the Melastomataceae family. Renowned for its ecological adaptability, many species are prized in traditional medicine for their potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Micromeria
- 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 falls under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Its specific taxonomic identification is placed within 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, belonging to the genus Micromeria, is known by various regional names depending on the language and location. In Chinese, it is referred to as 姜味草属 (zh-hans), 姜味草屬 (zh-hant), and 姜味草屬 (zh-hk). In Hebrew, it is called זוטה, while in German, it is commonly known as Felsenlippen.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 姜味草属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 姜味草屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 姜味草屬 | Wikidata |
| he | זוטה | Wikidata |
| de | Felsenlippen | Wikidata |
| zh | 姜味草属 | Wikidata |
| fi | sirokit | Wikidata |
| fa | گلک | Wikidata |
| cs | Mikromerie | Wikidata |
| pl | Mikromeria | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
Chemicals
Micromeria has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include menthol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| menthol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |