Myrciaria
Myrciaria, commonly known as Jaboticaba, is a captivating Brazilian fruit tree celebrated for its unique growth habit. Unlike most fruits, its purple, grape-like berries emerge directly from the dark trunk. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, this medicinal plant offers profound health benefits, ranging from anti-inflammatory to skin-healing properties.
- Scientific name: Myrciaria
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae, it is classified under 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 geographical distribution spanning several distinct global regions. In East Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Tanzania. The species also extends across the North-Central Pacific, with established populations in Hawaii. Within Mexico, it can be found throughout the Mexico Gulf area as well as the Mexico Southwest region. Finally, its range encompasses the Mexico Southeast territory, completing its wide environmental reach.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
Chemicals
Myrciaria has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, tannins, anthocyanins, coumarins, ellagic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naphthoquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Myrciaria has 8 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiparasitic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Insecticide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |