Uvaria alba
Uvaria alba · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Uvaria alba, scientifically known as Uvaria alba, is a versatile tropical shrub belonging to the Annonaceae family. Renowned for its medicinal properties, this plant is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including inflammation and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Uvaria albaSources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Magnoliales |
| Family | Annonaceae |
| Genus | Uvaria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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 |
|---|---|
| Malesia | Philippines |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Uvaria alba has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Citreorosein, Rugulosin A, Skyrin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Citreorosein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rugulosin A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Skyrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Citreorosein
- Archives of microbiology
Rugulosin A
- Archives of microbiology
Skyrin
- Archives of microbiology
Activities
Uvaria alba has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- Archives of microbiology