Micromeria forbesii
Species of flowering plant
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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]
| 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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Distribution and ecology
Micromeria forbesii occurs on the islands of Santo Antão, São Nicolau, Santiago, Fogo and Brava.[2] It grows in semi-arid, sub-humid and humid zones, mainly between 800 and 1,600 metres elevation.[1]