Acronychia pedunculata
Acronychia pedunculata, commonly known as the climbing milkweed, is a versatile medicinal climber found across tropical regions. Renowned for its milky latex, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including skin infections and inflammatory conditions, offering significant therapeutic potential within ethnobotanical studies and pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Acronychia pedunculata
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Acronychia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Acronychia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several specific regions across Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. The distribution extends further into Eastern Asia, specifically inhabiting the island of Taiwan. Additionally, the species can be found within the Indian Subcontinent, particularly in the Assam region. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Acronychia pedunculata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acrovestenol, acrovestone, evolitrine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acrovestenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acrovestone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| evolitrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Acronychia pedunculata has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antiplasmodial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Acronychia pedunculata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |