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Urceola laevigata

Urceola laevigata · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Urceoia laevigata, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally used to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for modern pharmacological research and natural healing practices.

Family
Apocynaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Chonemorpha Densiflora · Ecdysanthera Densiflora · 18 more

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Urceola laevigata

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Gentianales and the family Apocynaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found spanning both the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the borders of Bangladesh. Additionally, the species is located throughout the Indo-China region, including the Andaman Islands. Finally, its habitat reaches into the country of Cambodia.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh WCVP
Indo-China Andaman Is. WCVP
Indo-China Cambodia WCVP
Indo-China Laos WCVP
Indo-China Myanmar WCVP
Indo-China Nicobar Is. WCVP
Indo-China Thailand WCVP
Indo-China Vietnam WCVP

Chemicals

Urceola laevigata has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-Pyrocatechuic acid, 5-Methylcytidine, Aesculitannin B, O-acetyl-L-serine, Parameritannin A-1.

Chemicals reported in Urceola laevigata
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
2-Pyrocatechuic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
5-Methylcytidine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aesculitannin B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
O-acetyl-L-serine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Parameritannin A-1 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Parameritannin A-2 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Proanthocyanidin A-2 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Proanthocyanidin A-6 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
cinnamtannin B-1 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

2-Pyrocatechuic acid

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

5-Methylcytidine

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Aesculitannin B

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

O-acetyl-L-serine

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Parameritannin A-1

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Parameritannin A-2

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Proanthocyanidin A-2

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Proanthocyanidin A-6

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

cinnamtannin B-1

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin