Sarcolobus globosus
Sarcolobus globosus, commonly known as the Globeberry, is a unique medicinal plant prized for its therapeutic potential. Characterized by its distinct spherical fruit, this species is traditionally used in herbal medicine to support digestive health and reduce inflammation. Understanding its botanical properties is essential for exploring its holistic benefits.
- Scientific name: Sarcolobus globosus
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Gentianales, it is a member of the family Apocynaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Sarcolobus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sarcolobus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sarcolobus globosus, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Mon (mnw), it is called ခရာမ် or တၞံ, while in Chinese (zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn), it is known as 球状毒虎藤. Additionally, in Thai (th), the plant is commonly called เถาหัวลิง.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| mnw | ခရာမ်၊ တၞံ | Wikidata |
| zh | 球状毒虎藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 球状毒虎藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 球状毒虎藤 | Wikidata |
| th | เถาหัวลิง | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In East Asia, it can be found specifically throughout Southeast China. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is documented in both India and Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species is located within the Indo-China region, specifically inhabiting the Andaman Islands. Finally, its range includes the landlocked territory of Laos.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sarcolobus globosus has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 11-hydroxytephrosin, 12a-hydroxyrotenone, 12aalpha-hydroxyrotenone, 13- homo-13-oxa-6a,12a-dehydrodeguelin, 6a,12a-dehydrodeguelin.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 11-hydroxytephrosin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 12a-hydroxyrotenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 12aalpha-hydroxyrotenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 13- homo-13-oxa-6a,12a-dehydrodeguelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6a,12a-dehydrodeguelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| barbigerone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoflavones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sarcolobin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sarcolobone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tephrosin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |