Cissus verticillata
Cissus verticillatus
Cissus verticillata, commonly known as the climbing creeper or medicinal vine, is a versatile plant native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses significant therapeutic properties, often utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. This resilient climber offers promising potential for addressing various health and wellness concerns.
- Scientific name: Cissus verticillata
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Vitales. Finally, it is a member of the family Vitaceae and is specifically identified under the genus Cissus.
| 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 verticillata, is recognized by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Japan, it is referred to as キッスス・シキオイデス (ja), while in Chinese, it is commonly called 錦屏粉藤 (zh). In Cantonese, the name used is 錦屏藤 (yue), and in Haitian Creole, it is known as Lyann mòl (ht). Additionally, in the Netherlands, it is referred to as Cissus sicyoides (nl).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | キッスス・シキオイデス | Wikidata |
| zh | 錦屏粉藤 | Wikidata |
| yue | 錦屏藤 | Wikidata |
| ht | Lyann mòl | Wikidata |
| nl | Cissus sicyoides | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 錦屏粉藤 | Wikidata |
| ar | كرمة الأميرة | Wikidata |
| gor | Anggur posum | Wikidata |
| pl | Cissus sicyoides | Wikidata |
| fr | Liane molle | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a remarkably wide geographical distribution spanning several continents and ocean basins. In the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing within the borders of Bangladesh. Its presence extends across the Pacific, specifically located in the North-Central Pacific region of Hawaii and the South-Central Pacific island of the Cook Is. Moving toward the Americas, the species is situated in Mexico Central. Finally, it reaches the Southeastern United States, where it is documented in Florida.
| 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 |
Chemicals
Cissus verticillata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarins, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cissus verticillata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetic complications.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetic complications | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |