Tabernaemontana bufalina
Tabernaemontana bufalinia, commonly known as the Milky Way plant, is a significant medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive alkaloids, it is used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, wounds, and digestive issues. Its diverse phytochemical properties make it a subject of interest in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Tabernaemontana bufalina
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianaales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Tabernaemontana.
| 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 widespread distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Moving into the Indo-China peninsula, the species is also found within the borders of Cambodia. Additionally, it extends its reach into the territory of Laos. Together, these locations define the specific geographical range of Tabernaemontana bufalinia.
| 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 |
Medicinal Uses
Tabernaemontana bufalina has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gout.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gout | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |