Myrciaria dubia
Myrciaria dubia, commonly known as a medicinal shrub in tropical regions, is a plant valued for its diverse therapeutic potential. Often utilized in traditional medicine, it contains bioactive compounds believed to possess antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. This species offers significant interest for pharmacological research and natural healing practices.
- Scientific name: Myrciaria dubia
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtoales, falling within the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Myrciaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Myrtaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Myrciaria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across the South American continent. In the northern part of the continent, its distribution includes Guyana and Venezuela. Moving toward the western regions, it can also be found thriving in Colombia and Ecuador. Additionally, the species extends its reach further south into Bolivia. Overall, these locations highlight its significant presence across both northern and western South America.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| 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 |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Myrciaria dubia has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ascorbic acid, flavonoids, anthocyanins, polyphenols, vitamin C.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ascorbic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitamin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Myrciaria dubia has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic, Hypolipidemic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Myrciaria dubia has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative damage, spermatogenesis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxidative damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spermatogenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |