Cissus pteroclada
Cissus pteroclada, commonly known as a medicinal vine, is a botanical treasure valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique phytochemical profile offers promising potential for modern pharmacological research and holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Cissus pteroclada
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It further falls into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Vitales, specifically as a member of the family Vitaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Cissus, specifically identified as Cissus pteroclada.
| 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 pteroclada, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Simplified Chinese, it is commonly called 翼茎白粉藤 (yì jīng bái fěn téng) or 翼茎白粉藤（四方藤）, while in Traditional Chinese, it is identified as 翼莖粉藤 (yì jīng fěn téng). Additionally, it is also known by the name 四方藤 (sì fāng téng) in Chinese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 翼茎白粉藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 翼莖粉藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 翼茎白粉藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 四方藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 翼茎白粉藤（四方藤） | Wikidata |
| zh | 山老鸪藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 翼茎粉藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 四方宽筋藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 翼茎白粉藤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spread across several key regions of Asia. In mainland China, its distribution encompasses the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. The species is also found within the island territory of Taiwan in Eastern Asia. Furthermore, its natural habitat extends into the Indo-China region, specifically within Myanmar. Together, these locations highlight a broad ecological presence throughout the southern and eastern parts of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cissus pteroclada has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 11-O-galloylbergenin, bergenin, beta-sitosterol, daucosterol, gallic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 11-O-galloylbergenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bergenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taraxerone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |