Myrcianthes hallii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Amyrsia hallii
• Eugenia hallii

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Myrcianthes hallii is characterized by its presence in high-altitude environments, specifically adapted to montane or cloud forest ecosystems where it thrives within a distinct vertical niche. The species exhibits a notable elevational range, occupying various levels within the mountain landscape, with an elevational range mean of 2600 m AMSL. This preference for high elevations suggests an adaptation to cooler temperatures, increased humidity, and the specific soil compositions found in upper montane zones. Its distribution is closely tied to these altitudinal gradients, which dictate the moisture availability and light intensity crucial for its growth and survival within its native habitat.

Elevational range mean:

2600 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Myrcianthes hallii is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, specifically manifesting as both a phanerophyte and a nanophanerophyte depending on the specific environmental growth stage and structural development. As a phanerophyte, its perennating buds are located high above the ground on woody stems, allowing the plant to persist through seasonal changes and environmental stressors by maintaining its vital organs in elevated, protected positions. Its growth strategy involves a perennial cycle where it maintains a consistent woody structure, utilizing its elevated buds to facilitate continuous vegetative development and reproductive success within its ecological niche.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Myrcinanthe hallii is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, reaching a maximum plant height of approximately 15 meters. This species is fundamentally terrestrial in its ecological habit, existing across aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial environments without functioning as an epiphyte or a climber. It maintains a self-supporting structure, categorized as a self-supporting plant rather than a liana, vine, or obligatory climber, and it functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

15 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Myrcianthes hallii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include polyphenols.

polyphenols

1. Materials (Basel, Switzerland)

Medicinal Uses

Myrcianthes hallii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus pyogenes.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations