Myrcianthes myrsinoides
Myrcianthes myrsinoiides, commonly known as a valuable medicinal shrub, is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and various infections, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Myrcianthes myrsinoides
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtaleales, it is a member of the family Myrtaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is placed within 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 exhibits a diverse range of locations across the South American continent. In the northern part of the continent, it can be found growing in Venezuela. Moving toward the western regions, its presence is well-documented throughout Colombia and Ecuador. The species also extends its reach further south into Peru. Finally, its geographical distribution includes the western territory of Bolivia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
Chemicals
Myrcianthes myrsinoides has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include limonene.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |