Kopsia arborea
Kopsia arborea, commonly known as the Kopsia tree, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of the tree are utilized in traditional healing to treat ailments ranging from skin inflammations to digestive issues, offering valuable insights for modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Kopsia arborea
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Kopsia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Kopsia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several key regions across Asia. Within China, it can be found growing in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its range extends into the Indo-China region, specifically covering the islands of the Andaman archipelago. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit the landscape of Laos. Together, these locations highlight the specific environmental niches where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Chemicals
Kopsia arborea has 21 reported phytochemicals identified across 21 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 19(R)-methoxytubotaiwine, 19(S)-methoxytubotaiwine, Valparicine, apparicine, arboflorine.
- Total chemicals
- 21
- Scientific sources
- 21
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 19(R)-methoxytubotaiwine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 19(S)-methoxytubotaiwine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Valparicine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apparicine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arboflorine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arboridinine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arborisidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arbornamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kopsamidine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kopsamidine B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |