Your grandmother's shell open
Myrcianthes pungens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Your grandmother's shell open, scientifically known as Myrcianthes pungens, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to coastal regions. Renowned for its medicinal properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk remedies to treat skin ailments and respiratory issues. Its unique foliage and aromatic qualities make it a botanical treasure.
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Flowers · Fruit
- Common names
- Your Grandmother'S Shell Open
- Scientific synonyms
- Luma Pungens · Eugenia Ybaviyu · 2 more
Names
Common Names
- Your grandmother's shell open
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Guabiyú
- Guabiyu
- ibariú
- ibaviú
- guaviyú
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Myrcianthes pungensSynonyms
- Luma pungens
- Eugenia ybaviyu
- Eugenia pungens
- Acreugenia pungens
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Myrtaleales, it is classified under the family Myrtaceae and 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 distribution across several key regions of South America. In Western South America, its presence is documented within the borders of Bolivia. Its reach extends significantly into Brazil, where it is found in the West-Central, Southeast, and South regions. Furthermore, the species can be located in the Southern part of the continent. Specifically, it inhabits the Northeast area of Argentina.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Myrcinanthes pungens, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicine. The roots are often gathered for their specific therapeutic properties, while the thick, aromatic leaves serve as a primary source of bioactive compounds. Each individual leaf can be processed into extracts or used in infusions to treat different ailments. Furthermore, the plant produces small fruits that contain concentrated nutrients, and the ripe fruit is sometimes consumed or prepared to harness its medicinal benefits.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flowers | Acta pharmaceutica (Zagreb, Croatia) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | Acta pharmaceutica (Zagreb, Croatia) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | Acta pharmaceutica (Zagreb, Croatia) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Acta pharmaceutica (Zagreb, Croatia) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | Acta pharmaceutica (Zagreb, Croatia) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | Acta pharmaceutica (Zagreb, Croatia) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Myrcianthes pungens has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ACETOGENINS, Flavonoids, Lignans.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ACETOGENINS | Acta pharmaceutica (Zagreb, Croatia) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | Acta pharmaceutica (Zagreb, Croatia) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lignans | Acta pharmaceutica (Zagreb, Croatia) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Myrcianthes pungens has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania braziliensis.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmania braziliensis | Acta pharmaceutica (Zagreb, Croatia) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |