Tabernaemontana peduncularis
Tabernaemontana peduncularis, commonly known as the pinwheel flower or white rose laurel, is a significant medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, various plant parts are traditionally used to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to inflammatory conditions, offering valuable insights into ethnopharmacology and natural healing.
- Scientific name: Tabernaemontana peduncularis
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Gentianales and the family Apocynaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Tabernaemontana, of which Tabernaemontana peduncularis is a member.
| 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 distribution across several distinct regions of Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, it can be found growing in Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Furthermore, its presence extends into the Malesia region, specifically within Malaya. This range demonstrates the species' ability to thrive across diverse tropical landscapes in these specific territories. Consequently, its occurrence is closely linked to these particular Southeast Asian habitats.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Activities
Tabernaemontana peduncularis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |