miniature beefsteak-plant
Mosla dianthera · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
miniature beefsteak-plant, scientifically known as Mosla dianthera, is a rare medicinal marvel prized for its potent healing properties. Characterized by its striking, fleshy foliage, this botanical treasure offers unique therapeutic benefits, ranging from anti-inflammatory support to skin rejuvenation, making it a highly sought-after specimen in traditional herbal medicine.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Essential Oils
- Common names
- Miniature Beefsteak-Plant
- Scientific synonyms
- Calamintha Clinopodium Var. Nepalensis · Orthodon Fomosanus · 19 more
Names
Common Names
- miniature beefsteak-plant
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Mosla diantheraSynonyms
- Calamintha clinopodium var. nepalensis
- Orthodon fomosanus
- Cunila buchananii
- Orthodon hirtus
- Orthodon mayebaranus
- Orthodon tenuicaulis
- Lycopus dianthera
- Orthodon punctatus var. tetrantherus
- Mosla hirta
- Mosla lysimachiiflora
- Orthodon hirtus f. nanus
- Orthodon grosseserratus
- Orthodon grosseserratus var. nanus
- Mosla remotiflora
- Ocimum polycladum
- Mosla formosana
- Orthodon dianthera
- Mosla grosseserrata
- Orthodon lysimachiiflorus
- Mosla dianthera var. nana
- Orthodon grosseserratus var. tenuifolius
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Lamiales, and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Mosla.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mosla | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across diverse regions of Eurasia. In the Russian Far East, it can be found within the Amur region and throughout Khabarovsk. Its distribution continues through the Kuril Islands and extends into the Primorye territory. Additionally, the species is documented in the Caucasus, specifically within the Transcaucasus area. These varied locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit distinct ecological zones across its range.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Mosla dianthera, is valued for its chemical properties, particularly the presence of essential oils found within its tissues. These essential oils serve as the primary source of its medicinal potency, containing the volatile aromatic compounds responsible for its therapeutic effects. By extracting these oils, practitioners can harness the plant's concentrated bioactive constituents for various applications.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| essential oils | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Mosla dianthera has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Asarone, Elemicin, THYMOL, iso-Elemicin.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Asarone | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Elemicin | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| THYMOL | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iso-Elemicin | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mosla dianthera has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bronchitis, cough, fever, headache, influenza.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bronchitis | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headache | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| influenza | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| essential oils | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |