Tabernaemontana bovina
Tabernaemontana bovina, commonly known as the crown flower or milky vine, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its white, fragrant blossoms, this plant is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammatory conditions, and digestive issues, showcasing its significant ethnobotanical importance.
- Scientific name: Tabernaemontana bovina
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Gentianaales and the family Apocynaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Tabernaemontana, specifically as the species Tabernaemontana bovina.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tabernaemontana | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning across parts of East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its presence is documented in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan regions. Moving into the Indo-China peninsula, the species can also be found growing in Cambodia. Additionally, its range extends northward into the country of Laos. Together, these locations define the natural habitat where Tabernaemontana bovina is typically located.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tabernaemontana bovina has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include monoterpenoid indole alkaloids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| monoterpenoid indole alkaloids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |