Myrcianthes hallii
Myrcianthes hallii, commonly known as the Hall's Myrtle, is a remarkable medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent antioxidant properties, this plant is traditionally utilized to treat skin ailments and digestive issues. Its unique chemical profile offers promising potential for modern pharmacological research and therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Myrcianthes hallii
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtaleales. Finally, it is a member of the family Myrtaceae and falls under the genus Myrcianthes.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Myrtaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Myrcianthes | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is found across several distinct regions within the South American continent. In the northern part of the continent, its presence is documented in Venezuela. Moving toward the western side of South America, the species is also widely distributed in Colombia. Additionally, the plant extends its reach into the neighboring country of Ecuador. Consequently, its geographical range spans these three key nations in northern and western South America.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
Chemicals
Myrcianthes hallii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Myrcianthes hallii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus pyogenes.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus pyogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |