Meriania
Meriania · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Meriania, scientifically known as Meriania, is a versatile medicinal plant cherished in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it offers significant therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Exploring its botanical characteristics and pharmacological potential provides vital insights into its role in natural wellness and medicine.
- Family
- Melastomataceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Wrightea · Schwerinia · 4 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
MerianiaSynonyms
- Wrightea
- Schwerinia
- Stephanogastra
- Adelbertia
- Pachymeria
- Notocentrum
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 and the order Myrtales. Finally, it resides in the family Melastomataceae under the genus Meriania.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Melastomataceae |
| Genus | Meriania |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. In Mexico, its presence is specifically noted within the southeastern region of the country. Moving through Central America, it can be found growing in Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Panamá. Additionally, the species extends its range into the Caribbean islands, specifically inhabiting Cuba. Together, these locations define the diverse tropical habitats where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast |
| Central America | Costa Rica |
| Central America | Guatemala |
| Central America | Panamá |
| Caribbean | Cuba |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic |
| Caribbean | Haiti |
| Caribbean | Jamaica |
| Northern South America | Guyana |
| Northern South America | Venezuela |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Meriania has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include PA.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
PA
- Phytochemistry