Calystegia hederacea
Calystegia hederaacea, commonly known as the ivy-leaved calystege, is a resilient creeping herb native to the southern regions of Africa. Renowned for its medicinal properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in various folk remedies to treat skin ailments and support digestive health, showcasing its significant ethnobotanical value and versatility.
- Scientific name: Calystegia hederacea
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Solanales and the family Convolvulaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Calystegia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Convolvulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Calystegia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad and diverse geographical distribution across several continents. In Middle Europe, its range encompasses the regions of Czechia and Slovakia. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, it can be found within the borders of Italy. The species also extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, specifically inhabiting Ethiopia. Finally, its vast reach includes the Siberian Altai region and the Khabarovsk area in the Russian Far East.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Calystegia hederacea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include tiglic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tiglic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Calystegia hederacea has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Purgative.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Purgative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Calystegia hederacea has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gonorrhea.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gonorrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |