Clematis cirrhosa
Clematis cirrhosa, commonly known as the climbing clematis, is a resilient woody vine prized for its delicate, star-shaped blooms. Native to various temperate regions, this medicinal plant has been traditionally utilized in herbal practices to support respiratory health and soothe inflammation, offering a unique blend of beauty and healing.
- Scientific name: Clematis cirrhosa
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Clematis cirrhosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ranunculales. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family and falls under 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, Clematis cirrhosa, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In Catalan, it is referred to as tombadent, while in Finnish, it is called pallekärhö. Swedish speakers identify it as Dionysosklematis, and in German, it is known as Macchien-Waldrebe. Additionally, in Arabic, the plant is called ظيان جبلي.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ca | tombadent | Wikidata |
| fi | pallekärhö | Wikidata |
| sv | Dionysosklematis | Wikidata |
| de | Macchien-Waldrebe | Wikidata |
| ar | ظيان جبلي | Wikidata |
| he | זלזלת הקנוקנות | Wikidata |
| kab | Tamǧeradin | Wikidata |
| arz | ظيان جبلى | Wikidata |
| zh | 春铁线莲 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 春铁线莲 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence is noted within Great Britain. Moving toward Southwestern Europe, the species can be found in France and Portugal. It also inhabits the island of Corse within the same southwestern territory. Additionally, its range extends to the Baleares to complete its Mediterranean distribution.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
Chemicals
Clematis cirrhosa has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include calceolarioside B, luteolin, manghaslin, quercetin-3,7-O-diglucoside, salvadoraside.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| calceolarioside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| manghaslin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-3,7-O-diglucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salvadoraside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Clematis cirrhosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |