Myrcia loranthifolia
Myrcia loranthifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Myrcia loranthifolia, scientifically known as Myrcia loranthifolia, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Chytraculia Eriopoda · Chytraculia Ovalifolia · 28 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Myrcia loranthifoliaSynonyms
- Chytraculia eriopoda
- Chytraculia ovalifolia
- Calyptranthes dardanoi
- Calyptranthes glazioviana
- Calyptranthes grandifolia
- Calyptranthes heineriana
- Calyptranthes loranthifolia
- Calyptranthes melanoclada
- Chytraculia fastigiata
- Chytraculia melanoclada
- Chytraculia rufa
- Myrcia heineriana
- Calyptranthes grandifolia var. macrantha
- Myrcia neobrasiliensis
- Chytraculia ovata
- Chytraculia mutabilis
- Chytraculia grandifolia
- Chytraculia loranthifolia
- Chytraculia brasiliensis
- Calyptranthes grandifolia var. rufa
- Calyptranthes loranthifolia var. mutabilis
- Calyptranthes eriopoda
- Calyptranthes rufa
- Calyptranthes ovalifolia
- Calyptranthes ovata
- Calyptranthes mutabilis
- Calyptranthes brasiliensis
- Calyptranthes brasiliensis var. densa
- Calyptranthes brasiliensis var. laxa
- Calyptranthes brasiliensis var. mutabilis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtoales, it falls under the family Myrtaceae. Specifically, it is categorized 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 widespread presence across several distinct regions of Brazil. Its natural habitat includes the vast landscapes of the Northeast. Additionally, it can be found growing throughout the Southeast portion of the country. The species also extends its range into the southern territories of Brazil. Consequently, its geographical distribution covers a significant breadth of the Brazilian territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Myrcia loranthifolia, is commonly utilized in traditional medicine, with its therapeutic properties frequently derived from the leaf. The leaves are typically characterized by their elliptical or oblong shape and leathery texture, serving as the primary component in various herbal decoctions and infusions. In many regional practices, these leaves are processed to extract bioactive compounds used to address ailments such as inflammation, digestive issues, or skin conditions, making the leaf the most significant medicinal part of the species.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Myrcia loranthifolia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Condensed Tannins, Flavonoids, polyphenols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Condensed Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Condensed Tannins
- Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A
Flavonoids
- Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A
polyphenols
- Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A
Activities
Myrcia loranthifolia has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antileukemic, Antimicrobial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antileukemic | Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| aqueous leaf extract | Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol and hexane leaf extracts | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |