Myrcia bella
Myrcia bella, commonly known as the "Guavinha," is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Traditionally used to support digestive health and manage inflammation, it serves as a valuable botanical resource in various holistic healing practices.
- Scientific name: Myrcia bella
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Myrtaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Myrcia | 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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Myrcia bella has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ellagitannins, flavonoid, flavonoids, tannin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ellagitannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Myrcia bella has 4 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Mutagenic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Myrcia bella has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, hemorrhages, hypertension, osteosarcoma.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemorrhages | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteosarcoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |