Holarrhena curtisii
Holarrhena curtisii, commonly known as a medicinal shrub in certain tropical regions, is a plant valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Often studied for its potential therapeutic applications, it serves as a vital component in traditional herbal medicine, offering insights into natural compounds used to support various health functions.
- Scientific name: Holarrhena curtisii
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Holarrhena curtisii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianaales and the family Apocynaceae. Its taxonomic hierarchy concludes with its placement in the genus Holarrhena.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Holarrhena | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Holarrhena curtisii, is known by the Chinese common name 石榴叶止泻木 (shí liú yè zhǐ xiè mù).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 石榴叶止泻木 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the Indo-China and Malesia regions. In the Indo-China territory, it can be found growing across Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Additionally, its presence extends into the Malesia region, specifically within Malaya. These diverse locations suggest that the species thrives in the tropical environments characteristic of Southeast Asia. Consequently, its habitat spans multiple countries throughout these interconnected biological zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Holarrhena curtisiae, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in traditional medicinal practices. The leaves are often harvested for their bioactive compounds, which are frequently employed in various herbal remedies to treat digestive ailments or other inflammatory conditions.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Holarrhena curtisii has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 15alpha-hydroxyholamine, 17-epi-N-demethylholacurtine, 17-epi-holacurtine, N-demethylholacurtine, holacurtine.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 15alpha-hydroxyholamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 17-epi-N-demethylholacurtine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 17-epi-holacurtine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-demethylholacurtine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| holacurtine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| holacurtinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| holamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Holarrhena curtisii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |