Cissampelos mucronata
Cissampelos mucronata, commonly known as the woody climber or devil's claw, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical Africa and Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, its roots and leaves possess potent bioactive properties, used extensively to treat inflammatory conditions, digestive issues, and various skin ailments through natural healing.
- Scientific name: Cissampelos mucronata
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Menispermaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Cissampelos.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Menispermaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cissampelos | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cissampelos mucronata, is recognized by various local names depending on the region and language. In Rwanda, it is commonly referred to by the name Umuranda.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| rw | Umuranda | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Cissampelos mucronata, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of West Tropical Africa. Its presence is documented within the borders of Benin, where it thrives in local ecosystems. The species can also be found stretching across the territories of Burkina and the Gambia. Furthermore, its range extends into the coastal and inland areas of Ghana. Finally, the distribution of this medicinal plant includes the nation of Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cissampelos mucronata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, glycosides, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cissampelos mucronata has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, Plasmodium falciparum, ulcers, venereal diseases, wounds.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| venereal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |