Tabernaemontana corymbosa
Tabernaemontana corymbosa, commonly known as the Pinwheel Flower, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive alkaloids, this plant is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat inflammation, fever, and digestive issues. Its therapeutic potential continues to inspire modern pharmacological research and botanical studies.
- Scientific name: Tabernaemontana corymbosa
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 |
Chemicals
Tabernaemontana corymbosa has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 19(S)-hydroxyibogamine, 19-epi-isovoacristine, indole, phenols, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 19(S)-hydroxyibogamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 19-epi-isovoacristine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vincamajicine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tabernaemontana corymbosa has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antimicrobial, Antiviral, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tabernaemontana corymbosa has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fever, glioma, orchitis, syphilis, tumors.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fever | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glioma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| orchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| syphilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumors | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |