Uvaria boniana
Uvaria boniana, commonly known as a species within the Annonaceae family, is a medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic potential. Native to tropical regions, it contains bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant pharmacological interest for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties in herbal studies.
- Scientific name: Uvaria boniana
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, falling under the family Annonaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 specific range of occurrence across several key regions in East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its presence is documented in the South-Central territories. It is also found in the southeastern parts of the country. Furthermore, the species can be located on the tropical island of Hainan. Finally, its geographical distribution extends into the Indo-China region, specifically within Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Uvaria boniana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-caryophyllene, bicyclogermacrene, linalool.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bicyclogermacrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linalool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |