Tabernaemontana markgrafiana
Tabernaemontana markgrafiana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Tabernaemontana markgrafiana, is a significant medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer promising potential for pharmacological research and the development of new natural remedies.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Bonafousia Longituba
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tabernaemontana markgrafianaSynonyms
- Bonafousia longituba
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Tabernaemontana markgrafiana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianaales 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 broad geographical distribution spanning across several regions of the Americas. In Central America, its presence is specifically noted within the country of Panamá. Moving into Northern South America, it can be found growing in Venezuela. The species also extends through Western South America, where it is located in Colombia and Ecuador. Finally, its range continues southward through the territory of Peru.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Activities
Tabernaemontana markgrafiana has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethanolic extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |