Myrcia bella

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Aulomyrcia bella
• Myrcia canescens
• Myrcia dasyblasta
• Myrcia canescens var. reticulata
• Myrcia dasyblasta var. cordata
• Myrcia dasyblasta var. ovata

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Myrcia bella, 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 Myrtaeaceae. Finally, it is positioned within the genus Myrcia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across various regions of South America. In Western South America, its presence is specifically noted in Bolivia. Within Brazil, it can be found spanning the West-Central, Northeast, and Southeast regions. Furthermore, the species extends into the Southern South American territory of Paraguay. Consequently, its geographical range covers a diverse array of ecological zones across the continent.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Myrcia bella is characterized by its presence within the Cerrado (latu sensu) habitat, where it plays a role in the complex biological interactions of this biome. This species thrives across a specific altitudinal gradient, occupying low-lying areas that begin at a minimum elevation of 0 m AMSL and extending up to a maximum elevation of 400 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

400 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Cerrado (lato sensu)

Life history

The life history of Myrcia bella is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist in its environment over multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural growth habits, it exhibits a dual classification of life forms, functioning both as a phanerophyte, where its buds are borne high above the ground on woody stems, and as a nanophanerophyte, indicating a stature where the reproductive buds are held relatively close to the ground level.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Myrcia bella is characterized by its woody growth form, primarily manifesting as a self-supporting tree or shrub. It is a terrestrial species, functioning as an independent organism without parasitic or epiphytic tendencies. The plant is non-aquatic, maintaining a strictly terrestrial habit rather than being aquatic or semiaquatic. As a self-supporting structure, it does not exhibit climbing habits such as liana or vine growth. The plant reaches a maximum height of approximately 4 meters, showcasing a robust, woody architecture typical of its growth classification.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

4 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Myrcia bella 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. Natural product research

Chemicals

Myrcia bella has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ellagitannins, Flavonoid, Flavonoids, Tannin.

Ellagitannins

1. Natural product research

Flavonoid

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Flavonoids

1. Natural product research

Tannin

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Myrcia bella has 4 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Mutagenic.

Antimicrobial

1. Natural product research
2. Planta medica

Antidiabetic

1. Natural product research

Antifungal

1. Planta medica

Mutagenic

1. Planta medica

Medicinal Uses

Myrcia bella has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, hemorrhages, hypertension, osteosarcoma.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations