Myrcianthes myrsinoides
(Kunth) Grifo
Myrtaceae
Cluacena myrsinoides (Kunth) Raf.
Eugenia myrsinoides (Kunth) Burret ex Diels
Myrteola myrsinoides (Kunth) O.Berg
Myrtus myrsinoides Kunth
Eugenia cartilaginea McVaugh
Eugenia ternifolia O.Berg
Eugenia triquetra O.Berg
Eugenia weberbaueri Diels
Myrcianthes ternifolia (O.Berg) McVaugh
Common Name: Carapollau
General Information
Myrcianthes myrsinoides is an evergreen shrub or a small tree, usually growing around 5 metres tall though occasionally reaching around 10 metres[
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The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and tooth cleaner
Myrcianthes myrsinoides has a wide range and although it is suspected that the population has been declining, this is not thought to be a significant threat at present. The. plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2019)[
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Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Western S. America - Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela
Habitat
Montane forests[
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Properties
| Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 5.00 m |
| Pollinators | Insects |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Myrcianthes myrsinoides is a plant of the moist tropics.
Edible Uses
Fruit[
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Medicinal
The plant (part not specified) is antibacterial, hypoglycaemic, cicatrising. It is used in aiding the digestion and to treat stomach problems[
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The leaves are used to treat toothache[
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Other Uses
The leaves are used to clean the teeth[
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Propagation
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
