Clematis brachiata
Clematis brachiata, commonly known as the Brachiate Clematis, is a climbing medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Valued in traditional healing practices, it possesses unique phytochemical properties. This vine is often studied for its potential therapeutic applications, offering a fascinating glimpse into the diverse world of botanical medicine.
- Scientific name: Clematis brachiata
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Clematis brachiata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the family Ranunculaceae and the genus Clematis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Clematis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various names depending on the linguistic and botanical context provided. In Afrikaans, it is referred to as Lemoenbloeisels, while in Spanish, several specific variations are identified, including Clematis orientalis var. subglabra, Clematis orientalis var. bolusiana, Clematis massoniana, and Clematis biloba.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| af | Lemoenbloeisels | Wikidata |
| es | Clematis orientalis var. subglabra | Wikidata |
| es | Clematis orientalis var. bolusiana | Wikidata |
| es | Clematis massoniana | Wikidata |
| es | Clematis biloba | Wikidata |
| es | Clematis stewartiae var. wilmsii | Wikidata |
| es | Clematis thunbergii var. congensis | Wikidata |
| es | Clematis petersiana | Wikidata |
| es | Clematis kerrii | Wikidata |
| es | Clematis oweniae | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is noted specifically in Senegal. Moving toward the center of the continent, it can be found within West-Central Tropical Africa in both Cameroon and Congo. The species also extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, where it inhabits the territory of Chad. Finally, its geographical range reaches as far as Ethiopia in the northeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Clematis brachiata, exhibits a climbing growth habit where the slender, flexible stems and green shoots serve as the primary structural components for reaching sunlight. The leaves are typically arranged along these climbing stems, providing the necessary surface area for photosynthesis. While the plant is characterized by its delicate aerial parts, the stem bark can be observed as the outer protective layer of the mature woody climbing sections. Beneath the soil, the root system anchors the plant firmly, serving as the vital foundation for nutrient and water absorption.- Total parts
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 11
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shoots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf juice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| entire plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| branches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Clematis brachiata has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cardiac glycosides, flavonoids, saponins, steroids, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cardiac glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Clematis brachiata has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vermifuge | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Clematis brachiata has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include back pain, eye disorders, fever, headaches, malaria.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| back pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eye disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headaches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sexually transmitted infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snakebites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |