Myrcia uniflora
Myrcia uniflora · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Myrcia uniflora, scientifically known as Myrcia uniflora, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments and digestive issues. Its nutrient-rich fruits also offer significant health benefits through natural bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Myrcia unifloraDistribution
This plant is primarily found within the tropical regions of Northern South America. Its natural habitat includes specific territories located throughout Venezuela. Additionally, the species has a significant presence in the northern parts of Brazil. This geographical range highlights its preference for the northernmost latitudes of the continent. Consequently, these two specific areas define the known distribution of Myrcia uniflora.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela |
| Brazil | Brazil North |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Life history
The life history of Myrcia uniflora is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, as it maintains its persistent buds well above the ground level, allowing it to thrive within diverse forest structures. While its primary growth habit is that of a phanerophyte, certain environmental conditions or specific developmental stages within its ecological niche may exhibit characteristics consistent with a nanophanerophyte, where the shoot system remains relatively low but still above the soil surface. This life strategy enables the species to navigate seasonal variations and competition for light, ensuring its long-term survival and reproductive success within its native habitat.
- Life form :
- nanophanerophyte
- Life form :
- phanerophyte
Morphology
The morphology of Myrcia uniflora is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, exhibiting a robust and perennial structure. As an independent organism, it does not exhibit parasitic behavior, functioning as a self-sustaining member of its ecosystem. It is classified as a terrestrial plant, establishing its root system within the soil rather than growing as an epiphyte. Unlike climbing species, it lacks the capacity for self-supporting climbing growth, such as obligate or facultative climbing, relying instead on its sturdy, woody development to maintain its upright stature.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- tree
- Parasite :
- independent
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Myrcia uniflora 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
- Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologicas
Conditions
Myrcia uniflora has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include hypoglycemic effect.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemic effect | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hypoglycemic effect
- Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologicas