Miconia willdenowii
Miconia willdenowii, commonly known as the "palo de la lluvia," is a versatile medicinal plant native to South American forests. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. This resilient shrub offers significant ethnobotanical potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Miconia willdenowii
- Family: Melastomataceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Myrtales, falling within the family Melastomataceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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, known scientifically as Miconia willdenowii, is referred to by various regional names depending on the local language. In Spanish, it is commonly called miconia, while in Portuguese, it is known as miconia. Additionally, in Mapudungun, it is identified as miconia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Miconia willdenowii, possesses a specific regional range within South America. Its presence is primarily documented within the borders of Brazil. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the Southeast region of the country. Additionally, its distribution extends into the South of Brazil. These locations represent the primary geographical areas where this medicinal plant is located.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Miconia willdenowii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include primin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| primin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Miconia willdenowii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Miconia willdenowii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |