Adenia viridiflora
Adenia viridiflora, commonly known as a rare succulent climber, is a fascinating member of the Passifloraceae family. Native to specific African regions, this specialized plant is distinguished by its unique foliage and distinctive flowering habits. It holds significant interest for botanists studying biodiversity and potential ethnobotanical applications in medicine.
- Scientific name: Adenia viridiflora
- Family: Passifloraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Malpighiales and the family Passifloraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Adenia, specifically as the species Adenia viridiflora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Passifloraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Adenia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Adenia viridiflora, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the green-flowered adenia. In French, it is called adénia à fleurs vertes, and in German, it is known as grünblütige Adenie.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Adenia viridiflora, exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the Indo-China region. Its natural habitat encompasses several distinct countries located in Southeast Asia. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Cambodia and Laos. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit the territories of Thailand and Vietnam. Consequently, its range is limited to these specific areas of the Indo-Chinese peninsula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Adenia viridiflora, utilizes various components of its structure for medicinal purposes, specifically through the use of its young shoots and old leaves. The young shoots are often sought after due to their tender texture and high concentration of active compounds, while the old leaves provide a different chemical profile that contributes to the plant's overall therapeutic potential. Together, these distinct parts form the basis of traditional applications used to treat various ailments.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| young shoots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| old leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Adenia viridiflora has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, calcium, carotenoids, fat, iron.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calcium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iron | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| magnesium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phosphorus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| potassium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Adenia viridiflora has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, hypertension, obesity.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |