Urceola micrantha
Urceoella micrantha, commonly known as the "small-flowered urceola," is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional ethnobotany, it is frequently utilized for its potent bioactive compounds. This plant serves as a natural remedy for various ailments, offering significant therapeutic potential in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Urceola micrantha
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 |
Activities
Urceola micrantha has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |