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Cissus arnottiana

Cissus arnottiana · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Cissus arnottiana, scientifically known as Cissus arnottiana, is a versatile climbing shrub highly valued in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this medicinal plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammation, skin disorders, and digestive issues, making it a significant botanical resource.

Family
Vitaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Cissus arnottiana

Sources: Wikidata

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 and the order Vitales, falling within the family Vitaeaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Cissus, specifically the species Cissus arnottiana.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Vitales
Family Vitaceae
Genus Cissus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Cissus arnottiana, exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the Asian continent. It is primarily found throughout the expansive region of the Indian Subcontinent. Within this area, the species is naturally occurring in various parts of India. Furthermore, its habitat extends across the island nation of Sri Lanka. These locations represent the primary documented ranges for this medicinal species.

Region Area
Indian Subcontinent India
Indian Subcontinent Sri Lanka

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Activities

Cissus arnottiana has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Cissus arnottiana
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antibacterial

  1. Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology

Antioxidant

  1. Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology

Conditions

Cissus arnottiana has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include E. coli, gram negative bacteria, gram positive bacteria.

Conditions investigated for Cissus arnottiana
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
E. coli 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gram negative bacteria 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gram positive bacteria 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

E. coli

  1. Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology

Gram negative bacteria

  1. Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology

Gram positive bacteria

  1. Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology