Cissus cornifolia
Cissus cornifolia, commonly known as climbing vine or various local names, is a versatile medicinal plant celebrated in traditional healing. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. This climbing species remains a vital resource in ethnobotanical studies worldwide.
- Scientific name: Cissus cornifolia
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and order Vitales, it is categorized under the family Vitaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Cissus.
| 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 cornifolia, is known by several different names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the vine of the climbing plant, while in Spanish, it is known as la vid trepadora. Furthermore, in Portuguese, the plant is identified as a trepadeira.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known as Cissus cornifolia, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence has been documented in several key nations, including Benin and Burkina Faso. Additionally, the species can be found thriving within the borders of Ghana. The geographical range further extends into the territory of Guinea. Finally, the distribution includes the coastal landscapes of Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cissus cornifolia, possesses distinct morphological features that are utilized in various medicinal applications. The rhizome serves as a vital underground storage organ, containing concentrated bioactive compounds that are often harvested for their therapeutic properties. Additionally, the leaf structure is characteristic of the species, providing the necessary surface area for photosynthesis and housing secondary metabolites that contribute to the plant's overall medicinal efficacy.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cissus cornifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cissus cornifolia has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, Salmonella typhi, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella typhi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |