Calabao

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Calabao

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Uva concava
• Uvaria stellata
• Uvaria sessiliflora
• Uvaria membranacea
• Unona leytensis
• Uvaria sympetala
• Uva lurida
• Uvaria lurida var. macrophylla
• Uvaria narum var. macrophylla
• Uvaria lurida var. sikkimensis
• Uva membranacea
• Uvaria celebica
• Uvaria nudistellata
• Uvaria eucincta
• Uvaria lauterbachiana
• Uvaria leytensis
• Uvaria hookeri

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Annonaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Uvaria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing in the diverse landscapes of India and the neighboring nation of Bangladesh. Specifically, its presence is noted in the lush environments of Assam and throughout the East Himalaya range. Beyond the mainland, the species also extends its range into the Indo-China region. Finally, its geographical reach includes the tropical settings of the Andaman Is.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Uvaria concava is characterized by its growth habit as a woody liana, functioning as an obligatory climber that relies on external structures for support rather than being self-supporting. As a vine, its structural development is defined by its woody nature, providing the necessary rigidity and strength to ascend through forest canopies.

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Uvaria concava has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, Glutinone, Isodesacetyluvaricin, Panalicin, Squamocin.

BETA-SITOSTEROL

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Glutinone

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Isodesacetyluvaricin

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Panalicin

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Squamocin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Squamocin-28-one

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Taraxerol

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glutinol

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Activities

Uvaria concava has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.

Anthelmintic

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Antibacterial

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Antifungal

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Antimicrobial

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