Causonis trifolia
Slender water vine
Causonis trifolia, commonly known as creeping milkweed, is a perennial climbing herb native to tropical regions. Characterized by its succulent stems and delicate white flowers, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties, including its potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and wound-healing capabilities in various cultures.
- Scientific name: Causonis trifolia
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Vitales, specifically within the family Vitaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Causonis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Vitales | WCVP |
| Family | Vitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Causonis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Causonis trifolia, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In English, it is frequently called the slender water vine or threeleaf Cayratias. In Chinese, the plant is identified as 三叶乌蔹莓 (zh), with the specific regional variants being 三叶乌蔹莓 in simplified characters (zh-cn) and 三葉烏蘞莓 in traditional characters (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 三叶乌蔹莓 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 三叶乌蔹莓 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 三葉烏蘞莓 | Wikidata |
| en | slender water vine | Wikidata |
| en | threeleaf Cayratia | Wikidata |
| en | native grape | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is specifically noted in the South-Central areas. The species is widely distributed throughout the Indian Subcontinent, including major regions such as India and Bangladesh. It can also be found in the unique terrains of Assam and the East Himalaya. Consequently, its habitat spans from the central parts of China to various diverse landscapes across the Indian Subcontinent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Laccadive Is. | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Causonis trifolia, utilizes various anatomical structures for its growth and therapeutic properties. The roots of the species are often utilized in traditional medicine, with the individual root serving as a primary site for storing nutrients and bioactive compounds. Additionally, the leaf structure is characteristic of the species, playing a crucial role in photosynthesis and contributing to the plant's overall chemical profile used in medicinal applications.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |