Myrsine
Myrsine, commonly known as myrtle or myrsine, is a genus of evergreen shrubs and trees within the Primulaceae family. Widely distributed across tropical and temperate regions, these resilient plants are valued for their diverse phytochemical profiles, offering significant potential in pharmacological research for their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
- Scientific name: Myrsine
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ericales and the family Primulaceae, it is classified under 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 diverse geographical distribution that spans multiple continents and climate zones. In the temperate regions of Northern Europe, it can be found within Great Britain. Its range extends to the Macaronesian islands, specifically inhabiting the Azores. Moving into tropical regions, the species is present in West Tropical Africa, notably in Nigeria. Finally, its presence is recorded in West-Central Tropical Africa, including Burundi and Cameroon.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Azores | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
Activities
Myrsine has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Myrsine has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |