Anodendron nervosum
Anodendron nervosum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Anodendroon nervosum, scientifically known as Anodendroon nervosum, is a medicinal shrub native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. Valued in traditional medicine, its leaves are frequently utilized for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, offering significant therapeutic potential in treating various ailments and promoting overall holistic wellness.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Anodendron nervosumDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. Within China, it is specifically located in the South-Central provinces. Its presence extends to the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be found in Assam. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout the Indo-China region. This includes specific populations located in Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
| Malesia | Jawa |
| Malesia | Sumatera |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Anodendron nervosum is characterized by its specialized growth habit and structural adaptations. It functions as an obligatory climber, utilizing surrounding structures to ascend toward light sources. Despite its climbing nature, the plant is an independent organism rather than a parasite, meaning it does not rely on a host for nutrients or water. Furthermore, it is a terrestrial species, establishing its root system in the soil rather than living as an epiphyte.
- Climber :
- obligatory
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Parasite :
- independent
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Anodendron nervosum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Fitoterapia