Antigonon leptopus
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Antigonon leptopus, commonly known as Coral Vine or Mexican Creeper, is a vigorous climbing plant celebrated for its vibrant pink blooms. Beyond its ornamental appeal, this species holds significant ethnobotanical value, utilized in various traditional medicinal practices for its potential therapeutic properties and its ability to support diverse ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Antigonon leptopus
- Family: Polygonaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Polygonaceae and is identified by the genus Antigonon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Polygonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Antigonon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Antigonon leptopus, is known by various regional names across different languages. In Haiti, it is referred to as Bèl meksikèn, while in Vietnam, it is commonly called Ti gôn. French speakers often identify it as liane corail, and in Hungary, it is known as korall-lián. Additionally, in Thailand, it is recognized by the name พวงชมพู.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ht | Bèl meksikèn | Wikidata |
| vi | Ti gôn | Wikidata |
| fr | Liane corail | Wikidata |
| th | พวงชมพู | Wikidata |
| hu | korall-lián | Wikidata |
| sv | Rosensky | Wikidata |
| bn | অনন্ত লতা | Wikidata |
| to | Sēiniʻoeʻofa | Wikidata |
| zh | 珊瑚藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 珊瑚藤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution that spans both Atlantic islands and the African mainland. Within the Macaronesia region, its presence is recorded in the Canary Islands. Moving to West Tropical Africa, it can be found across several distinct coastal and inland territories. Specifically, the species is documented in Benin, Gambia, and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its range extends further into the West Tropical African region through Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
Activities
Antigonon leptopus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Antigonon leptopus has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus, pain.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |