Adenia viridiflora
Adenia viridiflora · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (23 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Adenia viridiflora, scientifically known as Adenia viridiflora, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Belonging to the Passifloraceae family, this species is recognized for its unique phytochemical properties. It is primarily utilized for its potential therapeutic benefits, offering promising insights into natural pharmacological treatments.
- Family
- Passifloraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Adenia Harmandii
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Adenia viridifloraSynonyms
- Adenia harmandii
Sources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Passifloraceae |
| Genus | Adenia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Adenia viridiflora has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
Chemicals
Adenia viridiflora has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CALCIUM, Carotenoids, FAT, IRON, MAGNESIUM.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CALCIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Carotenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IRON | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MAGNESIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PHOSPHORUS | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| POTASSIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SINAPIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SODIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ZINC | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CALCIUM
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
Carotenoids
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
FAT
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
IRON
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
MAGNESIUM
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
PHOSPHORUS
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
POTASSIUM
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
SINAPIC ACID
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
SODIUM
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
ZINC
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
Conditions
Adenia viridiflora has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Alzheimer's disease, hypertension, obesity.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypertension | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Obesity | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Alzheimer's disease
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Hypertension
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Obesity
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)