Pale Lidflower
Myrcia chytraculia var. pauciflora · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Pale Lidflower, scientifically known as Myrcia chytraculia var. pauciflora, is a rare botanical treasure prized for its unique therapeutic properties. Indigenous to specific forest ecosystems, this medicinal plant offers potential bioactive compounds used in traditional healing. Understanding its delicate biology is essential for discovering new pathways in natural pharmacology.
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Pale Lidflower · Spicewood
- Scientific synonyms
- Myrcia Schlechtendaliana · Myrcia Paxillata · 24 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Pale Lidflower
- Spicewood
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Myrcia chytraculia var. paucifloraSynonyms
- Myrcia schlechtendaliana
- Myrcia paxillata
- Chytraculia costaricensis
- Chytraculia pallens
- Myrcia aromatica
- Myrcia petenensis
- Chytraculia schiedeana
- Eugenia pallens
- Myrcia schiedeana
- Chytraculia schlechtendaliana
- Myrcia neopallens
- Myrcia izabalana
- Myrcia glabrescens
- Calyptranthes schlechtendaliana
- Calyptranthes mexicana
- Calyptranthes pallens
- Calyptranthes pallens var. mexicana
- Calyptranthes pallens var. williamsii
- Calyptranthes glabrescens
- Calyptranthes costaricensis
- Calyptranthes izabalana
- Calyptranthes paxillata
- Calyptranthes petenensis
- Calyptranthes schiedeana
- Calyptranthes williamsii
- Calyptranthes chytraculia var. pauciflora
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Murta
Sources: Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Myrtaleales and the family Myrtaceae, it is classified under the genus Myrcia. Specifically, its taxonomic designation is Myrcia chytraculia var. pauciflora.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Myrcia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across several distinct regions within the Southeastern United States, specifically in Florida. Its distribution extends significantly into Mexico, where it occupies various diverse territories. Within the country of Mexico, it can be located throughout the Gulf region. Furthermore, the species is present in the Northwest, Southwest, and Southeast portions of Mexico. These diverse locations highlight the wide geographical range of this particular variety.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast |
| Central America | Belize |
| Central America | Costa Rica |
| Central America | El Salvador |
| Central America | Guatemala |
| Central America | Honduras |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Myrcia chytraculia var. pauciflora 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
Myrcia chytraculia var. pauciflora has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3beta-hydroxy-18alpha,19alpha-urs-20-en-28-oic acid, Lignan, Pallenic acid, ellagic acid, phloroglucinol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 3beta-hydroxy-18alpha,19alpha-urs-20-en-28-oic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lignan | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pallenic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phloroglucinol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
3beta-hydroxy-18alpha,19alpha-urs-20-en-28-oic acid
- Journal of natural products
Lignan
- Journal of natural products
Pallenic acid
- Journal of natural products
ellagic acid
- Journal of natural products
phloroglucinol
- Journal of natural products
sterol
- Journal of natural products
triterpene
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| chloroform-soluble extract of the leaves and twigs | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |