Uvaria grandiflora
Uvaria grandiflora · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Uvaria grandiflora, scientifically known as Uvaria grandiflora, is a climbing shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its fragrant, large blossoms, this plant is highly valued in traditional medicine. It contains bioactive compounds studied for their potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, offering significant therapeutic possibilities.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Uvaria grandifloraDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found in Hainan and throughout China Southeast. Its range also extends into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, it is documented to grow in Cambodia and Laos. Furthermore, its presence is noted within the borders of Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Uvaria grandiflora, utilizes different components for its medicinal properties, specifically involving its leaves and heartwood. The leaves are often sought after for their bioactive compounds, which can be used in traditional preparations to address various ailments. Additionally, the heartwood serves as another vital part of the plant, containing concentrated elements that contribute to its overall therapeutic profile in herbal medicine.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Uvaria grandiflora has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-O-Debenzoylzeylenone, ZEYLENOL, ZEYLENONE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 3-O-Debenzoylzeylenone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ZEYLENOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ZEYLENONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
3-O-Debenzoylzeylenone
- Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry
ZEYLENOL
- Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry
ZEYLENONE
- Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry
Medicinal Uses
Uvaria grandiflora has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include adenocarcinoma, cervical cancers, glioblastoma, leishmania, tumors.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| adenocarcinoma | Journal of proteomics (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cervical cancers | Journal of proteomics (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glioblastoma | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leishmania | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumors | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |