Tabernaemontana calcarea
Tabernaemontana calcarea, commonly known as a member of the Apocynaceae family, is a medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Found primarily in tropical regions, it is frequently utilized for its diverse therapeutic properties, including antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Tabernaemontana calcarea
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Africa
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. It is further identified by the genus Tabernaemontana, with the specific species name calcarea.
| 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 highly specific and restricted geographical range within the natural world. Its distribution is centered primarily within the Western Indian Ocean region. Specifically, the species is found natively on the island of Madagascar. This localized occurrence suggests that the plant is adapted to the unique ecological conditions of this particular island environment. Consequently, its presence is limited to this specific tropical maritime territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tabernaemontana calcarea has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 10-methoxyibogamine, 11-hydroxycoronaridine, 19-epi-heyneanine, 19-epi-voacristine, coronaridine.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 10-methoxyibogamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 11-hydroxycoronaridine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 19-epi-heyneanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 19-epi-voacristine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coronaridine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heyneanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ibogamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isovoacangine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isovoacristine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| voacangine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tabernaemontana calcarea has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tabernaemontana calcarea has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include ovarian cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ovarian cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |