Cissus verticillata subsp. verticillata
Cissus rotundifolia
Cissus verticillata subsp. verticillata, commonly known as the grape vine or medicinal climber, is a versatile plant valued in traditional medicine. Native to tropical regions, it is frequently utilized for its therapeutic properties, including treating inflammation and supporting digestive health, making it a significant subject in ethnobotanical studies.
- Scientific name: Cissus verticillata subsp. verticillata
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Vitales and family Vitaceae, it is classified under the genus Cissus. Specifically, this medicinal species is identified as Cissus verticillata subsp. verticillata.
| 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 is known by various common names depending on the language, including Cissus rotundifolia in Vietnamese (vi), Cissus rotundifolia in German (de), Cissus rotundifolia in Spanish (es), Cissus rotundifolia in Italian (it), and Cissus rotundifolia in Swedish (sv).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Cissus rotundifolia | Wikidata |
| de | Cissus rotundifolia | Wikidata |
| es | Cissus rotundifolia | Wikidata |
| it | Cissus rotundifolia | Wikidata |
| sv | Cissus rotundifolia | Wikidata |
| ceb | Cissus rotundifolia | Wikidata |
| war | Cissus rotundifolia | Wikidata |
| en | Cissus rotundifolia | Wikidata |
| fr | Cissus rotundifolia | Wikidata |
| bg | Cissus rotundifolia | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a remarkably wide and diverse geographical distribution across several continents and ocean basins. In the Indian Subcontinent, its presence can be documented within the borders of Bangladesh. Moving across the Pacific, it is found in the North-Central region of Hawaii as well as the South-Central Cook Islands. Its reach extends into North America, specifically occupying the subtropical landscape of Florida in the Southeastern United States. Finally, the species is also established within the central regions of Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| South-Central Pacific | Cook Is. | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cissus verticillata subsp. verticillata, is characterized by its distinct morphological features across its various components. The stem is typically woody and climbing, providing the structural support necessary for its growth habit. The leaves are a prominent feature, often appearing in opposite arrangements, where each individual leaf serves as a vital site for photosynthesis. When considering the aerial parts of the specimen, one observes the complete upward-growing structure, encompassing both the climbing stem and the lush foliage that defines its appearance in the natural habitat.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cissus verticillata subsp. verticillata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor, Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |