Ancistrocladus heyneanus
Ancistrocladus heyneaus, commonly known as the African climber, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally used to treat various ailments, including skin infections and inflammation. Researchers continue exploring its bioactive compounds for potential applications in modern therapeutic medicine.
- Scientific name: Ancistrocladus heyneanus
- Family: Ancistrocladaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Ancistrocladaceae, specifically within the genus Ancistrocladus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Ancistrocladaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ancistrocladus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Anastrocladus heyneaunus, is known by several different names depending on the region and language. In Malayalam, it is commonly referred to as മോതിരവള്ളി (ml), while in Marathi, it is called करदळ (mr). Its names in Chinese include 海尼钩枝藤 (zh), 海尼钩枝藤 (zh-hans), and 海尼钩枝藤 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | മോതിരവള്ളി | Wikidata |
| mr | करदळ | Wikidata |
| zh | 海尼钩枝藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 海尼钩枝藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 海尼钩枝藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 印度钩枝藤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Anastrocladus heyneaunus, exhibits a specific and localized geographical range. Its presence is primarily concentrated within the vast expanse of the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, the species is found growing naturally across various regions of India. This distribution highlights the plant's reliance on the particular ecological conditions found within this South Asian territory. Consequently, its occurrence is a significant botanical feature of the Indian landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ancistrocladus heyneanus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ancistrocladus heyneanus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |