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Tabernaemontana sphaerocarpa

Tabernaemontana sphaerocarpa · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Tabernaemontana sphaerocarpa, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing practices. Belonging to the Apocynaceae family, this plant contains bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. Its therapeutic potential lies in its diverse phytochemical properties, offering significant interest for modern pharmacological research and development.

Family
Apocynaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Stem
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Pagiantha Fagraeoides · Pagiantha Sphaerocarpa · 3 more

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Tabernaemontana sphaerocarpa

Synonyms

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, this species is identified as Tabernaemontana sphaerocarpa.

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 geographically distributed throughout the Malesia region. Specifically, it can be found growing across the island of Jawa. Its presence extends further east to include the Lesser Sunda Islands. Additionally, the species is documented within the Maluku archipelago. Finally, its natural habitat also encompasses the island of Sulawesi.

Region Area Source
Malesia Jawa WCVP
Malesia Lesser Sunda Is. WCVP
Malesia Maluku WCVP
Malesia Sulawesi WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, known scientifically as Tabernaemontana sphaerocarpa, features distinct morphological characteristics within its vegetative structure, particularly regarding its stems. The stems of this medicinal species are typically woody and can exhibit a branched growth habit, providing the structural framework necessary to support its foliage and fruit. In many medicinal preparations, the bark or the woody tissues derived from these stems may be utilized, reflecting the plant's integration into traditional healing practices.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
stem Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Tabernaemontana sphaerocarpa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Biscarpamontamine A, Biscarpamontamine B.

Chemicals reported in Tabernaemontana sphaerocarpa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Biscarpamontamine A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Biscarpamontamine B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Biscarpamontamine A

  1. Journal of natural products

Biscarpamontamine B

  1. Journal of natural products