Uvaria comperei
Uvaria comperei, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub, belongs to the Annonaceae family. Found primarily in tropical regions, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties. Research suggests its bioactive compounds may offer antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial benefits, making it a subject of interest.
- Scientific name: Uvaria comperei
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 | 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 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Uvaria comperei has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 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.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (2S)-5-hydroxy-7,8-dimethoxyflavanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 8,9-dimethoxy-5H-phenanthridin-6-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Uvaria comperei has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cryptococcus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cryptococcus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |