Uvaria comperei
Uvaria comperei · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Uvaria comperei, scientifically known as Uvaria comperei, is a remarkable medicinal shrub belonging to the Annonaceae family. Native to tropical forest regions, this plant is highly valued in traditional medicine for its potent bioactive compounds, which offer significant therapeutic potential in treating various ailments and promoting holistic wellness.
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Uvaria compereiSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Uvaria comperei, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Magnoliales. It is a member of the family Annonaceae and is situated within 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 is primarily located within the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its natural range includes the nation of Cameroon. It is also documented to grow throughout the country of Congo. Furthermore, the species can be found within the borders of Gabon. Finally, its geographical distribution extends into the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Uvaria comperei is characterized by its growth habit as a woody liana, functioning as a climbing vine that requires external support to ascend. It is classified as an obligatory climber, meaning it relies on other structures for vertical progression rather than being self-supporting. The plant exhibits a robust, woody stem structure that provides the necessary strength for its liana form as it traverses its environment.
- Climber :
- liana
- Climber :
- obligatory
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Uvaria comperei has 3 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Natural product research
Root
- Natural product research
Stem
- Natural product research
Chemicals
Uvaria comperei has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (2S)-5-Hydroxy-7,8-dimethoxyflavanone, 8,9-DIMETHOXY-5H-PHENANTHRIDIN-6-ONE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (2S)-5-Hydroxy-7,8-dimethoxyflavanone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 8,9-DIMETHOXY-5H-PHENANTHRIDIN-6-ONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(2S)-5-Hydroxy-7,8-dimethoxyflavanone
- Natural product research
8,9-DIMETHOXY-5H-PHENANTHRIDIN-6-ONE
- Natural product research
Conditions
Uvaria comperei has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Cryptococcus.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cryptococcus | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cryptococcus
- Natural product research
Preparations
Uvaria comperei has 9 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include compounds, ethanolic extracts of leaves, ethanolic extracts of roots, ethanolic extracts of stems, extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Compounds | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethanolic extracts of leaves | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethanolic extracts of roots | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethanolic extracts of stems | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fractions | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanolic extracts of leaves | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanolic extracts of roots | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanolic extracts of stems | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Compounds
- Natural product research
Ethanolic extracts of leaves
- Natural product research
Ethanolic extracts of roots
- Natural product research
Ethanolic extracts of stems
- Natural product research
Extracts
- Natural product research
Fractions
- Natural product research
Methanolic extracts of leaves
- Natural product research
Methanolic extracts of roots
- Natural product research
Methanolic extracts of stems
- Natural product research