Coptosapelta tomentosa
Coptosapelta tomentoosa, commonly known as the "Tomentose Coptosapelta," is a medicinal shrub valued in traditional herbalism. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant is prized for its bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized in folk remedies to treat inflammation and digestive ailments, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern research.
- Scientific name: Coptosapelta tomentosa
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, it is specifically positioned within the Rubiaceae family. It is further identified by the genus Coptosapelta, to which the species tomentosa belongs.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Coptosapelta | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Coptosapelta tomentoza, exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the Indo-China region. It can be found growing naturally across several Southeast Asian nations. Specifically, its distribution includes the territories of Cambodia and Laos. The species also inhabits parts of Myanmar and Thailand. Finally, its presence is documented within the borders of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |