Miconia kappleri
Miconia kappleri · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Miconia kappleri, scientifically known as Miconia kappleri, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Melastomataceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Acinodendron Kappleri
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Miconia kappleriSynonyms
- Acinodendron kappleri
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtales, falling into the family Melastomataceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Miconia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Melastomataceae |
| Genus | Miconia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the Neotropics. In the Caribbean, its presence is noted within the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Moving to Northern South America, it can be found spanning across French Guiana, Suriname, and Venezuela. Furthermore, its range extends into the South American continent through Brazil. Specifically, the species is documented to grow within the Northeast region of Brazil.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago |
| Northern South America | French Guiana |
| Northern South America | Suriname |
| Northern South America | Venezuela |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Miconia kappleri has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of natural products
Chemicals
Miconia kappleri has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-Methoxy-6-butyl-1,4-benzoquinone, 2-Methoxy-6-pentyl-1,4-benzoquinone, Primin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Methoxy-6-butyl-1,4-benzoquinone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-Methoxy-6-pentyl-1,4-benzoquinone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Primin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
2-Methoxy-6-butyl-1,4-benzoquinone
- Journal of natural products
2-Methoxy-6-pentyl-1,4-benzoquinone
- Journal of natural products
Primin
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
Miconia kappleri has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include EtOAc extract from the leaves of Miconia lepidota.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Etoac extract from the leaves of miconia lepidota | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Etoac extract from the leaves of miconia lepidota
- Journal of natural products