Tabernaemontana sananho
Tabernaemontana sananho, commonly known as the white rose periwinkle, is a medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in ethnobotanical practices to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Tabernaemontana sananho
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianaales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae and the genus Tabernaemontana. Specifically, the species is identified as Tabernaemontana sananho.
| 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 is primarily distributed across several regions in Northern South America. It can be found growing within the territories of French Guiana, Guyana, and Venezuela. Furthermore, its presence extends into Western South America. Specifically, it is documented in the countries of Colombia and Ecuador. This range highlights its importance across diverse tropical landscapes in the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | 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 sananho has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tabernaemontana sananho has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include leishmaniasis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leishmaniasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |