Akebia quinata
Five-leaf akebia
Akebiia quinata, commonly known as Akebia or Chocolate Vine, is a versatile deciduous woody vine native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, its various parts are utilized for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This resilient plant offers significant therapeutic potential in treating respiratory ailments and supporting overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Akebia quinata
- Family: Lardizabalaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Lardizabalaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Akebiia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Lardizabalaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Akebia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Akebiia quinata, is referred to by various names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is known as 五叶木通 (zh-hans), 五葉木通 (zh-hant), and 五葉木通 (zh-hk). In Poland, the species is called Akebia pięciolistkową (pl), while in Russia, it is commonly identified as Акeбия пятерная (ru).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 五叶木通 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 五葉木通 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 五葉木通 | Wikidata |
| pl | Akebia pięciolistkowa | Wikidata |
| ru | Акебия пятерная | Wikidata |
| fi | rinneakebia | Wikidata |
| de | Fingerblättrige Akebie | Wikidata |
| ja | アケビ | Wikidata |
| bg | шоколадова лоза | Wikidata |
| lt | Penkialapė akebija | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several regions of Asia and Europe. In Eastern Asia, it can be found growing naturally within the country of Japan. Its presence in China is widespread, covering the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Additionally, the species extends its reach into Middle Europe, specifically within Austria. This broad distribution highlights the adaptability of the species across varied continental climates.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand North | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand South | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Akebiia quinata, is a woody vine characterized by its climbing stems that support its sprawling growth habit. The most distinctive feature of the species is its large, elongated fruits, which are botanically unique due to their structure. Scientific investigations often focus on the pericarps of Akebiia quinata fruits to isolate bioactive compounds, frequently employing an n-BuOH extract to concentrate specific phytochemicals for medicinal study. Through the analysis of the stem and the fruit layers, researchers continue to uncover the diverse therapeutic potential held within various parts of this medicinal species.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pericarps of Akebia quinata fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-BuOH extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Akebia quinata has 27 reported phytochemicals identified across 33 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hederagenin, collinsonidin, kalopanaxsaponin A, oleanolic acid, saponin.
- Total chemicals
- 27
- Scientific sources
- 33
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hederagenin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| collinsonidin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kalopanaxsaponin A | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-(3',4'-dihydroxycinnamoyl) cyclopentane-2,3-diol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Akebia saponin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetin-3-O-xyloside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| akebonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| akequintoside F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Akebia quinata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cancer, tumor.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |