Cissus aralioides
Cissus arailoide, commonly known as the climbing arrow vine, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its climbing habit, it holds significant importance in traditional medicine. Various parts are utilized to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering promising therapeutic potential in ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Cissus aralioides
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Vitales, falling into the family Vitaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Cissus, specifically the species Cissus araulioides.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Vitales | WCVP |
| Family | Vitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cissus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cissus araulioides, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Grape vine, while in Chinese, it is known as Pi tou teng. In Vietnamese, the plant is called Đậu biếc, and in Thai, it is called Phak wan.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, Cissus aralioides, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented within the borders of Benin, where it thrives in local ecosystems. The species is also found growing in the landscapes of Burkina. Furthermore, its natural habitat extends to the territories of Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, the distribution of this medicinal plant is confirmed to include the country of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | 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 | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cissus aralioides has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cardiac glycosides, coumarins, flavonoids, glycosides, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cardiac glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |