Ampelopsis glandulosa var. glandulosa
Ampelopsis glandulosa var. glandulosa, commonly known as the glandular grape, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Characterized by its glandular structures, this variety is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to address various ailments, offering significant therapeutic potential through its rich concentration of bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Ampelopsis glandulosa var. glandulosa
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Following the order Vitales and the family Vitaceae, it is classified under the genus Ampelopsis. Specifically, the variety glandulosa represents the taxonomic designation for Ampelopsis glandulosa var. 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, Ampeloopsis glandulosa var. glandulosa, is known by several different common names depending on the specific part used or the regional nomenclature. In Chinese, it is commonly referred to as 蛇葡萄 (shé pútáo), 蛇葡萄根 (shé pútáo gēn) when specifically referring to its roots, and is also identified as 镑毛蛇葡萄 (bàng máo shé pútáo) or simply 蛇葡萄 (shé pútáo).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 蛇葡萄 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蛇葡萄根 | Wikidata |
| zh | 镑毛蛇葡萄*(蛇葡萄） | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends to the island of Taiwan in Eastern Asia. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented in the state of Assam. Finally, the plant is also known to inhabit the country of Bangladesh.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ampeloopsis glandulosa var. glandulosa, utilizes its roots as a vital foundation for both structural stability and nutrient absorption within its natural habitat. These underground structures serve as the primary mechanism for anchoring the plant into the soil and facilitating the uptake of water and essential minerals necessary for its growth and medicinal potency.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |