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 corymbosaSynonyms
- Ervatamia corymbosa
- Pagiantha corymbosa
- Tabernaemontana kweichowensis
- Tabernaemontana yunnanensis
- Tabernaemontana yunnanensis var. heterosepala
- Randia sumatrana
- Ervatamia corymbosa var. pubescens
- Tabernaemontana hirta
- Pagiantha peninsularis
- Pseudixora sumatrana
- Ervatamia yunnanensis
- Ervatamia yunnanensis var. heterosepala
- Tabernaemontana baviensis
- Ervatamia pauciflora var. minor
- Tabernaemontana tsiangiana
- Tabernaemontana cymulosa
- Pagiantha peninsularis var. breviloba
- Tabernaemontana sumatrana
- Tabernaemontana pubituba
- Tabernaemontana peninsularis
- Tabernaemontana laotica
- Tabernaemontana kwangsiensis
- Tabernaemontana inaequalifolia
- Tabernaemontana carinata
- Tabernaemontana chinensis
- Tabernaemontana continentalis
- Tabernaemontana continentalis var. pubiflora
- Ervatamia chinensis
- Ervatamia continentalis
- Ervatamia continentalis var. pubiflora
- Ervatamia baviensis
- Ervatamia laotica
- Ervatamia kwangsiensis
- Ervatamia kweichowensis
- Ervatamia inaequalifolia
- Ervatamia jasminiflora
- Ervatamia hirta
- Ervatamia tenuiflora
- Ervatamia longopedicellata
- Ervatamia phuongii
- Ervatamia pauciflora
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.
| 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
- Journal of natural products
19-epi-Isovoacristine
- Journal of natural products
Phenols
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
Saponins
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
Sterols
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
Vincamajicine
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
indole
- 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |