Campsis grandiflora
Campsis grandiflora, commonly known as Chinese trumpet vine, is a vigorous climbing woody vine celebrated for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped orange flowers. Beyond its ornamental appeal, this botanical treasure is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including inflammation and respiratory issues, showcasing its remarkable therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Campsis grandiflora
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Lamiales, and the family Bignoniaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Campsis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Campsis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Campsis grandiflora, is referred to by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese contexts, including Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), and Cantonese (zh-hk), it is commonly called 凌霄. In Japan, the species is known as ノウゼンカズラ (nouzenkazura), while in Russia, it is identified as Кампсис крупноцветковый.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 凌霄 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 凌霄 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 凌霄 | Wikidata |
| ja | ノウゼンカズラ | Wikidata |
| ru | Кампсис крупноцветковый | Wikidata |
| ko | 능소화 | Wikidata |
| fi | isotrumpettiköynnös | Wikidata |
| th | รุ่งอรุณ | Wikidata |
| sv | Kinesisk trumpetranka | Wikidata |
| vi | Đăng tiêu | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to several specific regions throughout Eastern Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in both the North-Central and Southeast territories. The distribution extends beyond the mainland to include the islands of Japan. Furthermore, it can be found growing naturally across the Korean peninsula. Collectively, these areas define the primary geographical range of Campsis grandiflora.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Campsis grandiflora, is highly valued in traditional medicine, with its therapeutic properties often derived from its distinct reproductive structures. The medicinal application frequently focuses on the vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers, which are known for their striking appearance and chemical composition. Whether utilized in whole form or processed as individual flower extracts, these parts contribute to the plant's overall pharmacological profile used in various herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flower | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Campsis grandiflora has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeic acid, gallic acid, malic acid, succinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| succinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Campsis grandiflora has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include depressive disorder, heat stress, osmotic stress, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| depressive disorder | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heat stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osmotic stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |