Artabotrys crassifolius
Artabotrys crassifolius, commonly known as the thick-leaved Artabotrys, is a climbing woody vine native to tropical regions. Valued in traditional medicine, this plant possesses diverse bioactive properties. It is frequently utilized for its potential therapeutic effects, particularly in treating various ailments through its unique phytochemical constituents and medicinal applications.
- Scientific name: Artabotrys crassifolius
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Magnoliales, it is specifically positioned in the family Annonaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Artabotrys.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Artabotrys | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Artabotrys crassifolius, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the climber jasmine, while in Hindi, it is commonly called karambali. Within the context of Tamil, it is known as karkandali, and in Telugu, the plant is referred to as karakandali.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China zone, its presence is documented in both Myanmar and Thailand. Moving further south, the species is also found within the Malesia region. Specifically, its geographical range extends into the area known as Malaya. Consequently, these locations define the known natural habitat for Artabotrys crassifolius.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Artabotrys crassifolius has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include artabotrine, atherospermidine, liridine, lysicamine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| artabotrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atherospermidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liridine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lysicamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Artabotrys crassifolius has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |