Satureja metastasiantha
Satureja metastasiantha, commonly known as a potent medicinal herb, is a remarkable botanical species valued for its therapeutic properties. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, this plant plays a crucial role in traditional healing practices. Understanding its medicinal potential offers promising insights into natural treatments for various complex health conditions.
- Scientific name: Satureja metastasiantha
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 Satureja. Specifically, it is identified by the scientific name Satureja metastasiantha.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Satureja | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Saturajeja metastasiantha, is known by various local names depending on the linguistic region. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Metastasiantha Saturejaja, while in Spanish, it is known as Saturejaja metastasiantha. In the local context of its native habitats, it may also be identified by regional vernacular terms that reflect its specific medicinal properties or botanical characteristics.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Saturaja metastasiantha, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its presence in the wild is currently documented within a single major region of the world. Specifically, this medicinal species is found inhabiting the landscapes of Western Asia. Within this vast territory, its occurrence is localized to the country of Iraq. Consequently, the natural habitat of this plant remains geographically concentrated in this particular part of the Middle East.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Saturujea metastasiantha, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which encompass the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for therapeutic applications. Because the aerial parts are the most accessible and contain the highest density of active constituents, they serve as the essential component in traditional preparations and pharmacological studies involving this species.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Satureja metastasiantha has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carvacrol, p-cymene, thymol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carvacrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-cymene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thymol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Satureja metastasiantha has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |