Tabernaemontana pandacaqui
Tabernaemontana pandacaqui, commonly known as a versatile medicinal shrub, holds significant value in traditional ethnobotanical practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, ranging from skin infections to inflammatory conditions, offering a natural resource for holistic healing and pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Tabernaemontana pandacaqui
- 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 Gentianaales and the family Apocynaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Tabernaemontana, specifically as the species Tabernaemontana pandacaqui.
| 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 wide geographical range spanning across several distinct regions of Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in both the South-Central and Southeast territories. The species is also found in Eastern Asia, specifically documented in Taiwan. Moving into Indo-China, the plant can be located within the tropical landscapes of Thailand. Finally, its distribution extends into the Malesian region, where it inhabits the island of Borneo.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Maluku | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Activities
Tabernaemontana pandacaqui has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive, Antiprotozoal, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tabernaemontana pandacaqui has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Trypanosoma cruzi, analgesic, blood pressure, heart rate, hyperthermia.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Trypanosoma cruzi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood pressure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heart rate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperthermia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |