Urceola huaitingii
Urceola huaitingii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Urceola huaitingii, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Traditionally used in various herbal practices, this species is studied for its potential bioactive compounds. Understanding its phytochemical profile offers exciting possibilities for developing natural treatments for inflammatory and various other health conditions.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ecdysanthera Huaitingii · Parabarium Huaitingii
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Urceola huaitingiiSynonyms
- Ecdysanthera huaitingii
- Parabarium huaitingii
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic details place it in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales. It is a member of the family Apocynaceae and is specifically categorized under the genus Urceoala.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Urceola | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions within China. It can be found growing in the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, its presence is documented in the island province of Hainan. The species also inhabits the Southeast region of China. Together, these locations define the known natural range of Urceoala huaitingii.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Urceola huaitingii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-Epicatechin, Proanthocyanidins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Epicatechin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proanthocyanidins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(-)-Epicatechin
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Proanthocyanidins
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| butanol extract | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |