Cissus rotundifolia
Cissus rotundifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cissus rotundifolia, scientifically known as Cissus rotundifolia, is a versatile medicinal climbing vine celebrated in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to support musculoskeletal health, reduce inflammation, and promote overall vitality, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and recovery.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cissus rotundifoliaDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the tropical regions of Africa. In West-Central Tropical Africa, Cissus rotundifolia can be found in both Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its presence extends further east into the Northeast Tropical Africa region. Within this northeastern area, the species is documented in Djibouti and Eritrea. Finally, the plant is also known to grow throughout Ethiopia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Cissus rotundifolia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ellagic acid, resveratrol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ellagic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| resveratrol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ellagic acid
- Journal of functional foods
resveratrol
- Journal of functional foods
Medicinal Uses
Cissus rotundifolia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |