Cissus arnottiana
Cissus arnottiana, commonly known as the creeping devil, is a versatile medicinal climber native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments, including skin infections, inflammation, and digestive issues, making it a significant subject in ethnobotanical research and pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Cissus arnottiana
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 | 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 arnottiana, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the creeping vine or the medicinal creeper. In its native regions, it carries specific local identifiers such as Kanchana in Sanskrit, Kanchanam in Tamil, and Kanchana in Telugu. Furthermore, it is known as Kanchana in Kannada and Kanchana in Malayalam, reflecting its widespread traditional use across different southern Indian languages.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Activities
Cissus arnottiana has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cissus arnottiana has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include E. coli, gram negative bacteria, gram positive bacteria.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| E. coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gram negative bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gram positive bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |