Uvaria narum
Uvaria narum, commonly known as a member of the Annonaceae family, is a medicinal shrub valued in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. This plant serves as a vital resource in treating various ailments within indigenous medicine.
- Scientific name: Uvaria narum
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Uvaria narum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Magnoliales, it is further categorized into the family Annonaceae. Finally, its taxonomic placement is completed 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 primarily found within the tropical regions of the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, its natural habitat includes various parts of India where it thrives in local ecosystems. In addition to its presence in India, the species is also distributed across Sri Lanka. These two countries represent the core geographical range for this medicinal species. Consequently, its distribution is closely tied to the specific climatic conditions found in these South Asian nations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Chemicals
Uvaria narum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-sitosterol, glutinol, glutinone, isodesacetyluvaricin, panalicin.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glutinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glutinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isodesacetyluvaricin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| panalicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| squamocin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| squamocin-28-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taraxerol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Uvaria narum has 6 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anthelmintic, Antiangiogenic, Anticancer, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |