Kopsia singapurensis
Kopsia singapurensis, commonly known as the Singapore Kopsia, is a versatile tropical evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its glossy foliage and fragrant blooms, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditional medicinal practices often utilize its various parts to treat ailments, highlighting its importance in regional biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Kopsia singapurensis
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 and the genus Kopsia. Specifically, the species is identified as Kopsia singapurensis.
| 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, known scientifically as Kopsia singapurensis, exhibits a specific and localized geographical range. Its occurrence is primarily documented within the Malesia botanical region. Within this vast area, its distribution is specifically noted in the territory of Malaya. This limited presence suggests that the species thrives under the unique environmental conditions found in this part of Southeast Asia. Consequently, its habitat is closely tied to the tropical ecosystems characteristic of this particular region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Kopsia singapurensis has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include rhazinilam, 16-epiakuammiline, 16-epikopsinine, akuammiline, aspidofractinine.
- Total chemicals
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhazinilam | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 16-epiakuammiline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 16-epikopsinine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| akuammiline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aspidofractinine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aspidophylline A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kopsilongine- N-oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kopsiloscine J | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kopsimaline A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kopsimaline B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |