Tabernaemontana catharinensis
Tabernaemontana catharinensis, commonly known as the "Catherina" or "Catherina-plant," is a significant medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering a rich subject for ethnobotanical research.
- Scientific name: Tabernaemontana catharinensis
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Gentianaales and the family Apocynaceae. It is further identified by the genus Tabernaemontana, specifically as the species Tabernaemontana catharinensis.
| 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 of South America. In the western part of the continent, it can be found growing in Bolivia. Its presence is also extensively documented throughout various parts of Brazil. Specifically, it inhabits the West-Central and Northeast regions of the Brazilian territory. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into both the Southeast and South regions of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tabernaemontana catharinensis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coronaridine, heyneanine, sterols, terpenes, voacangine.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coronaridine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heyneanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| voacangine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tabernaemontana catharinensis has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, Cancer, infections, injuries, neurological disorders.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| injuries | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurological disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snake bite | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |