Tabernaemontana sphaerocarpa
Tabernaemontana sphaerocarpa, commonly known as the sphere-fruited ivory plant, is a significant medicinal shrub belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including skin infections and inflammatory conditions, through its bioactive alkaloids and essential compounds.
- Scientific name: Tabernaemontana sphaerocarpa
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 |
Chemicals
Tabernaemontana sphaerocarpa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include biscarpamontamine A, biscarpamontamine B.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| biscarpamontamine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| biscarpamontamine B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |