Micromyrtus
Micromyrtus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Micromyrtus, is a distinctive genus of shrubs native to Australia. Renowned for its aromatic foliage and delicate flowers, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Often utilized in traditional medicinal practices, its unique chemical properties offer intriguing potential for modern pharmacological research and natural healing applications.
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native range
- Australasia
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Corynanthera
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
MicromyrtusSynonyms
- Corynanthera
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtales, falling within the family Myrtaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Micromyrtus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Micromyrtus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is indigenous to several distinct regions across the Australian continent. It can be found growing within the diverse landscapes of New South Wales and Victoria. Its distribution also extends northward into the tropical and subtropical areas of Queensland. Furthermore, the species is present in the vast expanses of the Northern Territory. Finally, its range reaches southward into the unique environments of South Australia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Australia | New South Wales |
| Australia | Northern Territory |
| Australia | Queensland |
| Australia | South Australia |
| Australia | Victoria |
| Australia | Western Australia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Micromyrtus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ISOAMYL ISOVALERATE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ISOAMYL ISOVALERATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ISOAMYL ISOVALERATE
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)