Tabernaemontana
Tabernaemontana, commonly known as Crape Jasmine, is a diverse genus of flowering shrubs and trees within the Apocynaceae family. Renowned for their fragrant, white blossoms, these plants are highly valued in traditional medicine. Various species are utilized globally for their diverse bioactive compounds to treat diverse ailments.
- Scientific name: Tabernaemontana
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 organized under the order Gentianales and the family Apocynaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its specific genus, Tabernaemontana.
| 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 specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in the nation of Benin, contributing to the local biodiversity. Its presence extends to the Gambia, where it inhabits various ecological niches. The species is also documented throughout Ghana, marking another significant area of its range. Finally, its distribution continues through Guinea-Bissau and Guinea, completing its presence across these West African territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tabernaemontana has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 16-epivobasenal, 16-epivobasine, tronoharine, vobasine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 16-epivobasenal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 16-epivobasine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tronoharine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vobasine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tabernaemontana has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antinociceptive, Antiparasitic, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiparasitic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tabernaemontana has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include abscess, back pain, earache, fever, indigestion.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| abscess | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| back pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| earache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indigestion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| itching | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vaginal discharge | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |