Tontelea micrantha
Tontelea micrantha, commonly known as "mirití" in certain regions, is a medicinal shrub highly valued in traditional Amazonian medicine. Renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat muscle aches, joint pain, and various skin inflammations, offering a natural approach to holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Tontelea micrantha
- Family: Celastraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Celastrales, it is positioned in the family Celastraceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Tontelea, specifically the species Tontelea micrantha.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Celastrales | WCVP |
| Family | Celastraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tontelea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across various regions of Western South America, specifically within Bolivia. In the country of Brazil, its presence is extensive and covers multiple diverse territories. It can be found throughout the West-Central region of Brazil as well as the Northeast. Furthermore, the species extends into the Southeast part of the Brazilian landscape. Finally, its geographical reach includes the vast North region of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tontelea micrantha has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Tannins, carotenoids, flavonoids, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tontelea micrantha has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |