Uvaria microcarpa
Uvaria microcarpa, commonly known as a medicinal shrub in tropical regions, belongs to the Annonaceae family. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical profile, this plant is traditionally utilized for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Research continues to explore its potential in developing novel therapeutic agents for various ailments.
- Scientific name: Uvaria microcarpa
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Magnoliales, it is classified under the family Annonaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Uvaria and the specific species Uvaria microcarpa.
| 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 specific distribution across several regions in Eastern and Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is documented in both Hainan and the Southeast regions of the country. The species can also be found on the island of Taiwan within Eastern Asia. Furthermore, its range extends into the Indo-China peninsula, specifically within Vietnam. Together, these locations define the natural geographical footprint of Uvaria microcarpa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Uvaria microcarpa has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aristololactam A II, benzoic acid, beta-daucosterol, beta-sitosterol, beta-sitosterol palmitate.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aristololactam A II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol palmitate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| emodin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| euphorginol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol-3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taraxerol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |