Uvaria dulcis
Uvaria dulcis, commonly known as the Sweet Uvaria, is a climbing shrub native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its delicious, edible fruits, this medicinal plant holds significant value in traditional practices. Its leaves and stems are frequently utilized in herbal remedies to treat various ailments and promote holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Uvaria dulcis
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, specifically as a member of the family Annonaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 found across the diverse landscapes of the Indo-China region. Within this geographical area, its presence is noted in the country of Cambodia. It also grows naturally throughout various parts of Laos and Myanmar. Furthermore, the species can be located within the borders of Thailand. Finally, its distribution extends into the tropical environments of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Maluku | WCVP |
Chemicals
Uvaria dulcis has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2',3'-dihydroxy-4',6'-dimethoxychalcone, 3-farnesylindole, 8-hydroxy-5,7-dimethoxyflavanone, chalcone, chrysin.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2',3'-dihydroxy-4',6'-dimethoxychalcone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-farnesylindole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 8-hydroxy-5,7-dimethoxyflavanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chalcone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chrysin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydrochalcone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| onysilin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pinocembrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Uvaria dulcis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |