Kopsia teoi
Kopsia teoi, commonly known as the "tree of life" in certain indigenous traditions, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical rainforests. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Kopsia teoi
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, it is further categorized into the family Apocynaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Kopsia, with its species designation being Kopsia teoi.
| 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 is characterized by a specific and limited geographical distribution within the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It belongs to the broader Malesia botanical region, which encompasses a vast array of diverse ecosystems. Within this expansive area, its presence is specifically noted in the territory of Malaya. This concentrated range suggests that the species is well-adapted to the particular climatic conditions found in that part of the world. Consequently, locating the species requires searching within these particular environmental niches.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Kopsia teoi has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 14,15-dihydrokopsingine, kopsaporine, kopsidine A, kopsingine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 14,15-dihydrokopsingine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kopsaporine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kopsidine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kopsingine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Kopsia teoi has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include heart rate, spontaneously hypertensive rats.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| heart rate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spontaneously hypertensive rats | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |