Miconia crenata
Miconia crenata, commonly known as the crenate miconia, is a versatile shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its distinctively notched leaves, this medicinal plant is utilized in traditional practices to treat various ailments. It offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in managing inflammation and supporting overall holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Miconia crenata
- Family: Melastomataceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Myrtales, it is classified under the family Melastomataceae. Specifically, it is a member of the genus Miconia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Melastomataceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Miconia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Miconia crenata, is known by several distinct common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 毛绢木 (máo juàn mù) and 毛野牡丹 (máo yě mǔ dān).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 毛绢木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛野牡丹 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse islands of the Western Indian Ocean. It can be found growing naturally within the archipelago of the Comoros. Additionally, its range extends to the island nations of Mauritius and the Seychelles. The species is also established in the unique ecosystems of Madagascar. Finally, its geographical presence includes the island of Réunion.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Activities
Miconia crenata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |