Miconia dolichorrhyncha
Miconia dolichorrhyncha, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical regions, is valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Primarily utilized in traditional healing practices, this plant contains bioactive compounds believed to offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, making it a subject of growing interest in ethnobotanical research.
- Scientific name: Miconia dolichorrhyncha
- Family: Melastomataceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Myrtales and the family Melastomataceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Miconia, specifically as the species Miconia dolichorrhyncha.
| 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 dolichorrhyncha, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is referred to as the long-nosed miconia, while in Spanish, it is commonly called miconia de pico largo. In Portuguese, the plant is known as miconia de bico longo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across the Americas. In Central America, its presence is documented in both Costa Rica and Panamá. Its range extends into the Caribbean, specifically within the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Moving into South America, it can be found in the northern territory of Venezuela. Finally, its distribution reaches as far south as the western nation of Bolivia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |