Rourea oligophlebia
Rourea oligophlebia, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical regions, holds great promise in traditional pharmacology. Characterized by its distinct leaf venation, this plant is valued for its bioactive compounds. Research suggests its extracts possess antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, making it a subject of growing scientific interest.
- Scientific name: Rourea oligophlebia
- Family: Connaraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Rourea oligophlebia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Oxalidales. Finally, it is a member of the family Connaraceae and the genus Rourea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Oxalidales | WCVP |
| Family | Connaraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rourea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Rourea oligophlebia, is recognized by several local names in Vietnam. In the Vietnamese language, it is commonly referred to by the names Dây lửa ít gân and Mú từn.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Dây lửa ít gân | Wikidata |
| vi | Mú từn | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China zone, it is documented to occur in Vietnam. Moving toward the Malesia region, its presence is also noted in Sumatera. These locations highlight the botanical range of the species across different island and mainland environments. Consequently, its habitat spans both the Indochinese peninsula and the Malay Archipelago.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rourea oligophlebia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rourea oligophlebia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rourea oligophlebia has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative stress, skin-aging.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin-aging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |