Uvariopsis congolana
Uvariopsis congolana, commonly known as a rare medicinal shrub, is an endemic plant species native to the tropical rainforests of Central Africa. Belonging to the Annonaceae family, it is highly valued in traditional medicine for its bioactive compounds, which show significant potential in treating various inflammatory and infectious ailments.
- Scientific name: Uvariopsis congolana
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Africa
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. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Uvariopsis, of which Uvariopsis congolana is a member.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Uvariopsis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its natural habitat includes the lush forests of Cameroon. It is also distributed throughout the nation of Congo. Furthermore, the species can be located within the borders of Gabon. Finally, its geographical range extends into the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Uvariopsis congolana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acetogenin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acetogenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Uvariopsis congolana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Uvariopsis congolana has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |