Uvaria rufa
Uvaria rufa, commonly known as a species within the Annonaceae family, is a medicinal shrub valued in traditional herbal practices. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical profile, this plant is studied for its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, offering significant potential for developing natural therapeutic agents in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Uvaria rufa
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, falling under the family Annonaceae. Specifically, Uvaria rufa is a member of 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 exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found specifically in the South-Central areas as well as on the island of Hainan. Its presence extends into the Indo-China region, encompassing the Andaman Islands. Furthermore, the species is documented to grow within the borders of Cambodia. Finally, its natural habitat includes the country of Laos.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Uvaria rufa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cyclohexene, ferrudiol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cyclohexene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferrudiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |