Myrsine parvifolia
Myrsine parvifolia, commonly known as small-leaved myrsine, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to various subtropical regions. Valued in traditional medicine, this plant possesses significant bioactive properties, including antioxidant and antimicrobial effects. Its leaves and stems are frequently utilized in herbal remedies to treat various minor ailments and inflammations.
- Scientific name: Myrsine parvifolia
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales, it is a member of the family Primulaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Myrsine.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Primulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Myrsine | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several distinct regions of South America. Within Brazil, its presence is recorded across the Northeast, Southeast, and South regions. Moving beyond Brazilian borders, it also inhabits the southern reaches of the continent. Specifically, the species can be found throughout Uruguay in Southern South America. Together, these locations highlight a wide geographical range for Myrsine parvifolia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Myrsine parvifolia has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Myricetin, Terpenes, fatty acids, flavonoid, kaempferol.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Myricetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Myrsine parvifolia has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include edema, snakebites, vascular permeability.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snakebites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vascular permeability | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |