Sour Creeper
Urceola rosea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Sour Creeper, scientifically known as Urceohela rosea, is a versatile climbing shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, this plant is frequently utilized for its potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Its leaves and stems are often prepared to treat various ailments, ranging from skin infections to digestive issues.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Sour Creeper
- Scientific synonyms
- Parameria Pedunculosa · Ecdysanthera Rosea · 2 more
Names
Common Names
- Sour Creeper
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Urceola roseaSynonyms
- Parameria pedunculosa
- Ecdysanthera rosea
- Antirhea esquirolii
- Ecdysanthera pedunculosa
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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Urceola rosea, utilizes its structural components to support its growth and medicinal potential. The stems serve as the primary conduit for transporting water and nutrients throughout the organism, providing the necessary stability for its leaves and flowers. Whether examining the individual stem of a specific branch or observing the collective network of stems that form its framework, these parts are essential to the plant's overall vitality and biological function.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| stem | Fitoterapia (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Urceola rosea has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ecdysantheroside A, Ecdysoside A, Ecdysoside B, Ecdysoside F.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ecdysantheroside A | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ecdysoside A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ecdysoside B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ecdysoside F | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ecdysantheroside A
- Fitoterapia
- Science advances
Ecdysoside A
- Science advances
Ecdysoside B
- Science advances
Ecdysoside F
- Science advances
Activities
Urceola rosea has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |