Vismia micrantha

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant, known as Vismia micrantha, exhibits a specific geographical range within South America. Its documented presence is primarily concentrated within the nation of Brazil. More specifically, the species is found throughout the Southeast region of the country. This localized distribution highlights the particular environmental conditions required for its growth. Therefore, the Southeast Brazilian landscape serves as a key habitat for this medicinal species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Vismia micrantha is characterized by its ability to thrive across diverse and contrasting Brazilian biomes, demonstrating significant adaptability to different moisture and nutrient regimes. It is commonly found inhabiting the high-altitude rocky fields known as Campo Rupestre, as well as within the broader Cerrado ecosystem (latu sensu), where it must withstand seasonal water fluctuations. Additionally, the species occupies more humid environments, such as Floresta Ciliar or Galeria (riparian forests), where it benefits from proximity to water sources, and it is also a component of the Ombrófila (pluvial) forests, where consistent rainfall and high humidity support its growth.

Habitat :

Campo Rupestre, Cerrado (lato sensu), Floresta Ciliar ou Galeria, Floresta Ombrófila (= Floresta Pluvial)

Morphology

The morphology of Vismia micrantha is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, which functions as a self-supporting structure within its ecosystem. As an independent organism, it does not exhibit parasitic behavior, maintaining its own nutritional processes without relying on a host. The species is primarily terrestrial in its habitat, lacking aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, and it does not function as an epiphyte. Its physical structure is defined by its robust, woody nature, typical of a perennial tree species.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Vismia micrantha has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.

betulinic acid

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Activities

Vismia micrantha has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.

Anthelmintic

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AntiHIV

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Antibacterial

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Anticancer

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Anticarcinomic

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Antiedemic

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Antiinflammatory

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Antileukemic

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Antimalarial

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Antimelanomic

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