Uvaria hamiltonii
Uvaria hamiltonii, commonly known as the climbing shrub of the Annonaceae family, is a medicinal plant native to South and Southeast Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves, roots, and fruits possess potent bioactive compounds, offering therapeutic potential for treating inflammation, skin ailments, and various digestive disorders effectively.
- Scientific name: Uvaria hamiltonii
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Magnoliales and the family Annonaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic placement is 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 widely distributed across various regions of the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing within the diverse landscapes of India and its neighboring country, Bangladesh. The species is also documented in the hilly terrains of Nepal and the specific region of Assam. Furthermore, its presence extends into the unique ecological zones of the East Himalaya. Together, these locations highlight the significant geographical range of Uvaria hamiltonii.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Chemicals
Uvaria hamiltonii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hamilcone, hamiltrone, hamilxanthene.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hamilcone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hamiltrone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hamilxanthene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Uvaria hamiltonii has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |