Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata

Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata, commonly known as a specialized variety of the medicinal climber, is a significant botanical specimen valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Often found in specific ecological niches, this plant offers potential therapeutic benefits, making it a subject of interest for pharmacological research and traditional healing.

  • Scientific name: Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata
  • Family: Vitaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Vitales and the family Vitaceae, it is classified under the genus Ampelopsis. Specifically, this taxon is identified as the variety brevipedunculata of the species Ampelopsis glandulosa.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Vitales WCVP
Family Vitaceae WCVP
Genus Ampelopsis WCVP

Common Names

This plant, known scientifically as Ampeloopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata, is recognized by several common names across different linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 蛇葡萄 (shé pú táo) or 蛇白蔹 (shé bái liàn). More specifically, when identifying this particular variety, it is commonly called 东北蛇葡萄 (dōng běi shé pú táo) in mainland China (zh-cn) and 東北蛇葡萄 in Taiwan (zh-tw).
Language Common Name Source
zh 东北蛇葡萄 Wikidata
zh-cn 东北蛇葡萄 Wikidata
zh-tw 東北蛇葡萄 Wikidata
zh 蛇葡萄 Wikidata
zh 蛇白蔹 Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical range that spans across several distinct regions of East Asia and North America. In the Russian Far East, its presence is specifically noted within the Khabarovsk and Primorye territories. Moving south, the species is widely distributed throughout Manchuria in China and across Eastern Asia in Korea. Interestingly, its range extends far beyond its primary Asian habitats to include parts of the North-Central United States, specifically Illinois. This diverse distribution highlights the plant's ability to adapt to varying environmental conditions across different continents.

Region Area Source
Russian Far East Khabarovsk WCVP
Russian Far East Primorye WCVP
China Manchuria WCVP
Eastern Asia Korea WCVP
North-Central U.S.A. Illinois WCVP
North-Central U.S.A. Wisconsin WCVP
Northeastern U.S.A. Connecticut WCVP
Northeastern U.S.A. Massachusetts WCVP
Northeastern U.S.A. Michigan WCVP
Northeastern U.S.A. New Hampshire WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, known scientifically as Ampeloopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata, possesses distinct anatomical features that are characteristic of its variety. The underground structure consists of sturdy rhizomes, which serve as vital storage organs and facilitate the plant's spreading habit through the soil. Above the ground, the plant produces small, fleshy berries that serve as the primary reproductive units, containing the seeds necessary for the propagation of the species.
Total parts
2
Scientific sources
2
Plant Part Sources Confidence
rhizomes 1 ★☆☆☆☆
berries 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihepatotoxic, Antioxidant, Diuretic, Hepatoprotective.

Total activities
4
Scientific sources
4

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Antihepatotoxic 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Diuretic 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Hepatoprotective 1 ★☆☆☆☆