Micromeria forbesii
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Micromeria forbesii is a species of flowering plants of the genus Micromeria. The species is endemic to Cape Verde.[2] It is listed as endangered by the IUCN.[1] It was first described by George Bentham in 1834. Its local name is erva-cidreira,[3][4] or cidreirinha.[5] In traditional medicine, it is used as an infusion for the treatment of indigestion, diarrhea,[4] cough and to stimulate labour.[5]
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Micromeria forbesii | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Lamiaceae |
Genus: | Micromeria |
Species: | M. forbesii |
Binomial name | |
Micromeria forbesii Benth., 1834 | |
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