Urceola rosea
Urceola rosea, commonly known as the Pink Urceoia, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to the tropical landscapes of the Americas. Renowned for its vibrant pink blossoms, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine for its potential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and restorative properties, offering valuable insights into natural healing.
- Scientific name: Urceola rosea
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Urceoola rosea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apocynaceae and the genus Urceola.
| 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 several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its presence extends further east to the island of Taiwan within Eastern Asia. Additionally, the species is documented in the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in the region of Assam. These diverse locations highlight the varied environmental range inhabited by Urceoala rosea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Activities
Urceola rosea has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |