Bryonia aspera

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Bryonia macrostylis
• Bryonia afghanica
• Bryonia haussknechtiana

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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 Cucurbitaleales, it is situated in the family Cucurbitaceae. It is further identified by the genus Bryonia, specifically under the species Bryonia aspera.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. In Central Asia, its presence is documented within the borders of Turkmenistan. Moving toward the Caucasus, it can be found throughout both the North Caucasus and the Transcaucasus regions. Its range extends further into Western Asia, where it inhabits parts of Afghanistan. Additionally, the species is well-established within the territory of Iran.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Bryonia aspera is characterized by its adaptation to high-altitude environments, where it thrives within a specific vertical distribution. This species is primarily found in montane and subalpine zones, occupying a specialized niche defined by an elevational range that extends from a minimum of 1800 m AMSL to a maximum of 2900 m AMSL. Within this altitudinal belt, the plant's distribution is influenced by the specific climatic conditions and soil compositions typical of these high-elevation habitats.

Elevational range max:

2900 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1800 m AMSL

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Bryonia aspera 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 root.

Root

1. Avicenna journal of phytomedicine

Activities

Bryonia aspera has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

1. Avicenna journal of phytomedicine

Conditions

Bryonia aspera has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

1. Avicenna journal of phytomedicine

Preparations

Bryonia aspera has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include root extract.

Root extract

1. Avicenna journal of phytomedicine