Tabernaemontana corymbosa

Tabernaemontana corymbosa · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (27 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Tabernaemontana corymbosa, is a significant medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Widely utilized in traditional ethnobotanical practices, this plant contains diverse bioactive alkaloids. Researchers study its phytochemical properties for potential therapeutic applications, particularly in developing treatments for pain management, inflammation, and various neurological disorders.

Family
Apocynaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Stem · Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Ervatamia Corymbosa · Pagiantha Corymbosa · 39 more

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Tabernaemontana corymbosa

Synonyms

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 Gentianales and 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 diverse geographical range across several key regions in Asia. In China, its distribution spans from the South-Central areas to the Southeast provinces. It can also be found growing on the tropical island of Hainan. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented within the borders of Bangladesh. Finally, its presence extends into Indo-China, specifically within the country of Cambodia.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China Hainan WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh WCVP
Indo-China Cambodia WCVP
Indo-China Laos WCVP
Indo-China Myanmar WCVP
Indo-China Thailand WCVP
Indo-China Vietnam WCVP
Malesia Borneo WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Tabernaemontana corymbosa, utilizes various anatomical structures for its medicinal properties. The stem bark is a significant component often harvested for its bioactive compounds, while the rugged stem-bark provides the structural integrity necessary for the plant's growth. The lush, green leaves serve as the primary site for photosynthesis, and each individual leaf contains specific secondary metabolites that contribute to the plant's overall therapeutic potential.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
stem Journal of natural products (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
leaf Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Tabernaemontana corymbosa has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 19(S)-Hydroxyibogamine, 19-epi-Isovoacristine, Phenols, Saponins, Sterols.

Chemicals reported in Tabernaemontana corymbosa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
19(S)-Hydroxyibogamine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
19-epi-Isovoacristine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Phenols 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Saponins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Sterols 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Vincamajicine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
indole 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

19(S)-Hydroxyibogamine

  1. Journal of natural products

19-epi-Isovoacristine

  1. Journal of natural products

Phenols

  1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Saponins

  1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Sterols

  1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Vincamajicine

  1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

indole

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Activities

Tabernaemontana corymbosa has 5 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antimicrobial, Antiviral, Cytotoxic.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Analgesic The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Anthelmintic The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antiviral The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Tabernaemontana corymbosa has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fever, glioma, orchitis, syphilis, tumors.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
fever The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
glioma Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
orchitis The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
syphilis The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
tumors Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
ulcers Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
leaf and stem-bark extract Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
leaf extract Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
stem bark Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆