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Urceola micrantha

Urceola micrantha · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Urceoella micrantha, scientifically known as Urceoella micrantha, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional herbal medicine. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and various infections, offering a natural approach to holistic healing and wellness across diverse regions.

Family
Apocynaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Stem
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Parabarium Linearicarpum · Parabarium Utile · 24 more

Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Ecdysanthera utilis

German:

  • Ecdysanthera utilis

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Urceola micrantha

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae and belongs to the genus Urceoia.

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 widespread distribution across various regions of East Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central areas as well as throughout the Southeast. It can also be found growing in the unique environment of Hainan. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Beyond mainland China, its geographical reach includes the Nansei-shotō islands in Eastern Asia.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China Hainan WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
China Tibet WCVP
Eastern Asia Nansei-shoto WCVP
Eastern Asia Taiwan WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Assam WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh WCVP
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya WCVP
Indo-China Cambodia WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Urceola micrantha, is characterized by a structure where the stem serves as a vital component for the plant's growth and support. The stem acts as the primary conduit, transporting essential nutrients and water from the root system to the leaves and flowers, while also providing the necessary framework to elevate the plant toward sunlight. In medicinal applications, the various parts of the plant are often studied, but the stem plays a fundamental role in the overall physiological integrity of the species.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
stem Saudi journal of biological sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Urceola micrantha has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Epicatechin, Proanthocyanidin A1, Proanthocyanidin A2, Procyanidin B2, aesculitannin C.

Chemicals reported in Urceola micrantha
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Epicatechin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Proanthocyanidin A1 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Proanthocyanidin A2 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Procyanidin B2 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
aesculitannin C 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Epicatechin

  1. Journal of natural products

Proanthocyanidin A1

  1. Journal of natural products

Proanthocyanidin A2

  1. Journal of natural products

Procyanidin B2

  1. Journal of natural products

aesculitannin C

  1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Urceola micrantha has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antioxidant Saudi journal of biological sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
stem Saudi journal of biological sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆