Uvaria concava
Uvaria concava, commonly known as a climbing shrub in various traditional medicine systems, belongs to the Annonaceae family. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic potential, this plant is utilized in folk remedies to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments, offering significant pharmacological interest for modern drug discovery efforts.
- Scientific name: Uvaria concava
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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.
| 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 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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Activities
Uvaria concava has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |