Uvaria alba
Uvaria alba, commonly known as White Uvaria, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for developing new therapeutic treatments globally.
- Scientific name: Uvaria alba
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Uvaria alba, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Annonaceae and falls under 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, known scientifically as Uvaria alba, exhibits a specific geographical range within the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. Its distribution is primarily centered within the Malesia botanical region. Specifically, it can be found growing naturally in the Philippines. This localized occurrence highlights its importance to the regional biodiversity of the archipelago. Understanding this specific habitat is essential for the conservation and study of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Chemicals
Uvaria alba has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include citreorosein, rugulosin A, skyrin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| citreorosein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rugulosin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skyrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Uvaria alba 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |