Clematis hirsuta
Clematis hirsuta, commonly known as the hairy clematis, is a climbing perennial native to various regions. Characterized by its fine, velvety hairs and delicate blooms, this plant holds significance in traditional herbalism. It is often studied for its unique bioactive compounds and potential therapeutic applications in holistic medicine.
- Scientific name: Clematis hirsuta
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Africa
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, its specific taxonomic designation is within 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 hirsuta, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Kinyarwanda, it is referred to as Umukamba w'igikasa, while in Arabic, it is commonly called ظيانة (and similarly known as ظيانه in Egyptian Arabic). In Amharic, the plant is identified as ኣዞ ሓረግ, and in Hausa, it is known as Yamanza.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| rw | Umukamba w’igikasa | Wikidata |
| ar | ظيانة | Wikidata |
| am | ኣዞ ሓረግ | Wikidata |
| ha | Yamanza | Wikidata |
| arz | ظيانه | Wikidata |
| ja | クレマティス・ヒルスタ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several distinct regions. In Northern Africa, it can be found growing in the territories of Algeria and Libya. Its distribution extends into the Macaronesian region, specifically within Cape Verde. Furthermore, the species is present in West Tropical Africa, where it inhabits Benin. Finally, its range includes the landlocked nation of Burkina Faso.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Clematis hirsuta, possesses distinct morphological features in its primary medicinal components. The leaves are typically characterized by their hairy or pubescent texture, which is a defining trait of the species, and they play a vital role in the plant's metabolic processes. Additionally, the roots serve as a significant part of the plant's structure, anchoring it firmly into the soil while storing essential nutrients and bioactive compounds used in traditional medicinal applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Clematis hirsuta has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Oleic acid, boehmenan, palmitic acid, sterols.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Oleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| boehmenan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Clematis hirsuta has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Clematis hirsuta has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, bacteria, cancer.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |