Rauvolfia micrantha
Rauvolfia micrantha, commonly known as the small-flowered Rauvolfia, is a significant medicinal shrub native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat hypertension, insomnia, and various neurological disorders. Its bioactive alkaloids offer profound potential for developing modern cardiovascular and sedative therapies.
- Scientific name: Rauvolfia micrantha
- 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. It is classified within the order Gentianales and the family Apocynaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Rauvolfia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rauvolfia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical presence across several key regions in Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is notably found in India. Its range extends significantly into the Indo-China region, where it thrives in Cambodia. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout Laos and Thailand. Finally, its geographical reach concludes within the borders of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rauvolfia micrantha has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ajmalicine, ajmaline.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ajmalicine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ajmaline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |