Myrianthus arboreus
Myrianthus arboreus, commonly known as the Tree Myrtle, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Native to tropical regions, this woody species is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for pharmacological research due to its rich bioactive compound profile.
- Scientific name: Myrianthus arboreus
- Family: Urticaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Rosales and categorized into the family Urticaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Myrianthus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Urticaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Myrianthus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Within this specific area, its presence is noted in the country of Ghana. It can also be found growing in the natural habitats of Guinea. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the Ivory Coast and Liberia. Finally, its geographical reach includes the vast landscapes of Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Chemicals
Myrianthus arboreus has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saponins, Ca, Cu, Fe.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Na | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ash | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Myrianthus arboreus has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include atretic follicles, bacterial infections, diarrhea, female infertility, infertility.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| atretic follicles | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| female infertility | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infertility | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insulin resistance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insulin sensitivity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metabolic diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metabolic syndrome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| overweight | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |