Arcangelisia gusanlung
Arcangelisia gusanlung · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Arcangelisia gusanlung, is a climbing woody vine native to Southeast Asian rainforests. Traditionally utilized in folk medicine, this botanical species is highly valued for its bioactive compounds. It is primarily studied for its potential therapeutic properties, particularly in treating skin infections and managing inflammatory conditions.
- Family
- Menispermaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Arcangelisia gusanlungTaxonomical Classification
This plant, Arcangelisia gusanlung, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ranunculales. It is a member of the Menispermaceae family, specifically situated within the genus Arcangelisia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Menispermaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Arcangelisia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Arcangelisia gusanlung, possesses a very specific and localized geographical distribution. Currently, its documented natural range is limited to a single province in East Asia. Specifically, this medicinal species is found within the tropical region of Hainan, China. Because it is restricted to this particular area, it is considered an endemic specimen to that island location. Therefore, its occurrence is geographically concentrated rather than widespread across different territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Arcangelisia gusanlung, is a climbing woody vine, and its medicinal properties are primarily concentrated within its stems. These stems serve as the main source of bioactive compounds, which are often harvested and processed to create traditional remedies. Because the plant grows as a liana, the stems are robust and contain the essential phytochemicals required for its therapeutic applications.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| stem | Journal of natural products (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Arcangelisia gusanlung has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gusanlung E, N-trans-Feruloyltyramine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Gusanlung E | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-trans-Feruloyltyramine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Gusanlung E
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
N-trans-Feruloyltyramine
- Chemico-biological interactions
Activities
Arcangelisia gusanlung has 3 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | Chemico-biological interactions (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | Chemico-biological interactions (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Chemico-biological interactions (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| FLA | Chemico-biological interactions (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |