Fagraea berteroana
Fagraea berteroana, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in tropical regions, holds immense ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, this species is frequently utilized in traditional remedies to treat various ailments. Understanding its pharmacological properties offers promising insights into developing new therapeutic treatments and natural medicines.
- Scientific name: Fagraea berteroana
- Family: Gentianaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Fagraea berteroana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianales. Finally, it is a member of the family Gentianaceae and the genus Fagraea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Gentianaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Fagraea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of the Oceania and Australasia territories. Within the Papuasian region, it can be found spanning the Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. Its range also extends southward to include the Queensland region of Australia. Additionally, the species reaches into the Southwestern Pacific, specifically inhabiting Fiji. Together, these locations highlight the plant's presence across various island ecosystems and coastal areas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Papuasia | Bismarck Archipelago | WCVP |
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Papuasia | Solomon Is. | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Fiji | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Gilbert Is. | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Nauru | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Niue | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | New Caledonia | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Samoa | WCVP |
Chemicals
Fagraea berteroana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include iridoids, secoiridoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| iridoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| secoiridoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |