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Uvaria calamistrata

Uvaria calamistrata · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (15 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Scientifically known as Uvaria calamistrata, is a fascinating medicinal plant belonging to the Annonaceae family. Native to tropical regions, this shrub is valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties. Researchers are increasingly exploring its bioactive compounds for potential applications in treating various ailments and enhancing pharmacological health.

Family
Annonaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Root · Stem
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Uvaria calamistrata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Annonaceae, specifically falling 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 exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within certain regions of Asia. In China, it can be found growing in the tropical environment of Hainan. Its presence is also documented across the broader area of Southeast China. Moving into the Indo-China region, the species extends its range into Vietnam. These locations define the primary natural habitats where this medicinal plant is situated.

Region Area Source
China Hainan WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
Indo-China Vietnam WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Uvaria calamistrata, utilizes various morphological structures to support its growth and medicinal potential. The roots serve as a vital anchoring system, absorbing essential nutrients and water from the soil to sustain the organism. Meanwhile, the stems provide the necessary structural framework, elevating the foliage toward sunlight and acting as a conduit for transporting vital fluids throughout the plant's vascular system.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
root Journal of natural products (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
stem Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Uvaria calamistrata has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Uvacalol A, Uvacalol B, Uvacalol C, Uvacalol E, Uvacalol G.

Chemicals reported in Uvaria calamistrata
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Uvacalol A 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Uvacalol B 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Uvacalol C 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Uvacalol E 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Uvacalol G 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Uvarigranin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Uvarigrin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Uvacalol A

  1. Journal of Asian natural products research
  2. Organic & biomolecular chemistry

Uvacalol B

  1. Journal of Asian natural products research
  2. Organic & biomolecular chemistry

Uvacalol C

  1. Journal of Asian natural products research
  2. Organic & biomolecular chemistry

Uvacalol E

  1. Journal of Asian natural products research
  2. Organic & biomolecular chemistry

Uvacalol G

  1. Organic & biomolecular chemistry

Uvarigranin

  1. Journal of natural products

Uvarigrin

  1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Uvaria calamistrata has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Cytotoxic Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
stems Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆