Miconia myriantha

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Myrtaleales and the family Melastomataceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Miconia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the tropical regions of the Americas. In Central America, its presence is documented within the borders of Belize. Moving into Northern South America, it can be found spanning across French Guiana and Guyana. The species also extends its range throughout the territory of Suriname. Finally, its distribution reaches into Venezuela, completing its regional footprint.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Miconia myriantha is characterized by its presence in diverse forest environments, specifically within Campinarana, Floresta de Terra Firme, and Floresta Ombrófila (also known as Floresta Pluvial). This species inhabits a varied altitudinal gradient, thriving at elevations ranging from a minimum of 120 m AMSL to a maximum of 810 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

810 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

120 m AMSL

Habitat :

Campinarana, Floresta de Terra Firme, Floresta Ombrófila (= Floresta Pluvial)

Morphology

The morphology of Miconia myriantha is characterized by a woody growth form, primarily manifesting as a self-supporting tree. As a terrestrial plant, it lacks aquatic or semiaquatic adaptations and functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite or an epiphyte. The structure is robust and self-supporting, categorized as a self-supporting plant rather than a liana or vine. In terms of stature, this species reaches a maximum plant height of approximately 9 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

9 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Miconia myriantha 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.

Leaf

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Miconia myriantha has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gallic acid, ellagic acid.

Gallic acid

1. Journal of natural products

ellagic acid

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Miconia myriantha has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanol extract of the twigs and leaves.

Ethanol extract of the twigs and leaves

1. Journal of natural products