Clematis grata
Clematis gratas, commonly known as the Clematis vine, is a captivating medicinal plant celebrated for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional herbalism, this climbing species offers unique bioactive compounds. Understanding its botanical characteristics and healing potential provides valuable insights into its role in holistic wellness and natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Clematis grata
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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, known scientifically as Clematis recta, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Simplified Chinese (zh-Hans), Chinese (zh-CN), and standard Mandarin (zh), it is commonly called 秀丽铁线莲. In Traditional Chinese (zh-TW), it is known as 串鼻龍, a name which is also used in other Mandarin contexts (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 秀丽铁线莲 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 串鼻龍 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 秀丽铁线莲 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 秀丽铁线莲 | Wikidata |
| zh | 串鼻龍 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution stretching across several distinct regions of Asia. In Western Asia, it can be found within the borders of Afghanistan. Its presence extends into China, specifically localized in the Tibet region. The species is also distributed throughout Eastern Asia, inhabiting both Taiwan and the Nansei-shoto islands. Finally, it populates the East Himalaya area within the Indian Subcontinent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Activities
Clematis grata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |