Uvaria acuminata
Uvaria acuminata, commonly known as a medicinal climber in various tropical regions, belongs to the Annonaceae family. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this plant is traditionally used to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for developing new natural therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Uvaria acuminata
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Magnoliales, it is classified under the family Annonaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Uvaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Uvaria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in the African continent and surrounding islands. In Northeast Tropical Africa, its presence is noted in Somalia. It is also widely found throughout East Tropical Africa, specifically within the borders of Kenya and Tanzania. Moving further south, the species can be located in South Tropical Africa within Mozambique. Finally, its range extends into the Western Indian Ocean, where it is found on the island of Madagascar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Uvaria acuminata has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acumitin, benzylbenzoate, diuvaretin, isouvaretin, uvangoletin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acumitin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzylbenzoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuvaretin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isouvaretin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| uvangoletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| uvaretin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Uvaria acuminata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial, Toxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Toxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Uvaria acuminata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, anemia, malaria.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |