Cissus dubia
Cissus trifoliata
Cissus dubia, commonly known as "macaia" in Brazil, is a versatile medicinal climbing vine highly valued in traditional folk medicine. Renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, it is frequently used to treat muscle aches, joint pain, and various inflammatory conditions, offering a natural approach to pain management.
- Scientific name: Cissus dubia
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Vitales and the family Vitaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Cissus (noted as Cissus dubia).
| 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, known scientifically as Cissus dubia, is referred to by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly called Cissus trifoliata, and this same designation is utilized in Polish (pl), Vietnamese (vi), German (de), and Spanish (es) as Cissus trifoliata.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Cissus trifoliata | Wikidata |
| en | Cissus trifoliata | Wikidata |
| vi | Cissus trifoliata | Wikidata |
| de | Cissus trifoliata | Wikidata |
| es | Cissus trifoliata | Wikidata |
| it | Cissus trifoliata | Wikidata |
| sv | Cissus trifoliata | Wikidata |
| ceb | Cissus trifoliata | Wikidata |
| war | Cissus trifoliata | Wikidata |
| fr | Cissus trifoliata | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to a specific region within the East Asian landscape. Its primary geographical distribution is centered in China, specifically within the southeastern parts of the country. In these areas, the species finds the environmental conditions necessary to thrive and grow naturally. Because of this limited range, it is considered a regional component of the local flora. Consequently, much of the botanical study regarding its habitat focuses on the ecosystems of Southeast China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Activities
Cissus dubia has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antitumor, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |