Myrciaria plinioides
Myrciaria plinioides, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in South American ethnobotany, holds great potential for therapeutic use. Valued for its bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional remedies to treat inflammatory conditions and digestive ailments, offering a natural resource for future pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Myrciaria plinioides
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtoales, falling into the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Myrciaria and the specific species M. plinioides.
| 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, known scientifically as Myrcia aria plinioides, exhibits a very specific and limited range of occurrence. Based on current botanical records, its presence is documented within the country of Brazil. More specifically, its habitat is concentrated in the southern region of the nation. This restricted distribution suggests that the species is adapted to the particular climatic conditions found in Brazil South. Consequently, the plant remains a geographically localized species within its natural environment.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Myrciaria plinioides has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Myrciaria plinioides has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticoagulant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticoagulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Myrciaria plinioides has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Neurodegenerative diseases, Wounds, apoptosis, inflammation, oxidative damage.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Neurodegenerative diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |