Ancistrocladus tectorius
Ancistrocladus tectorius, commonly known as the climbing shrub, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally used to treat various ailments. Research explores its bioactive compounds, highlighting its potential role in developing natural treatments for diverse health conditions.
- Scientific name: Ancistrocladus tectorius
- Family: Ancistrocladaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales, it is further categorized into the family Ancistrocladaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Ancistrocladus, with the species being Ancistrocladus tectorius.
| 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 tectorius, is known by several different common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is referred to as 钩枝藤, a name also used in its simplified form (zh-hans) and its specific regional variant (zh-cn), as well as being called 本叶藤 (zh). In Vietnamese, the species is commonly known as Trung quân lợp nhà.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 钩枝藤 | Wikidata |
| vi | Trung quân lợp nhà | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 钩枝藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 钩枝藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 本叶藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 本蓬藤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is specifically noted in the tropical province of Hainan. The species also extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be found in Bangladesh. Its range continues through the Indo-China region, encompassing the Andaman Islands as well as the country of Cambodia. Finally, the distribution is completed by its documented occurrence within Laos.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Anastrocladus tectorius, possesses various components that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The leaves are often collected for their specific chemical constituents, while the roots are frequently processed to extract bioactive compounds. Additionally, the bark is a significant part of the plant used in traditional applications, with each part contributing to the overall therapeutic potential of the species.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ancistrocladus tectorius has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |