Cissus rubiginosa
Cissus rubiginosa, commonly known as the Rusty Cissus, is a versatile climbing vine native to tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic potential, this medicinal plant is frequently utilized in traditional herbal medicine to support musculoskeletal health, reduce inflammation, and promote overall vitality through its unique bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Cissus rubiginosa
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Vitales and the family Vitaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Cissus, specifically the species Cissus rubiginosa.
| 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 rubiginosa, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the rusty creeper, while in Spanish, it is known as la trepadora herrumbrosa. In Portuguese, the plant is called trepadeira ferruginosa, and in French, it is identified as la liane rouillée.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the region of West Tropical Africa. Within this area, it can be found growing in the country of Burkina. Its natural range also extends into the nations of Guinea and Ivory Coast. Additionally, the species is documented to exist within the borders of Liberia. Finally, its geographical presence is confirmed in Mali.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cissus rubiginosa has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saponins, sterols, tannins, triterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cissus rubiginosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dysentery.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |