Clematis ispahanica
Clematis ispahanica, commonly known as Ispahan Clematis, is a prized medicinal herb celebrated for its potent calming properties. Renowned in traditional herbalism, it is primarily utilized to alleviate insomnia, reduce anxiety, and soothe digestive discomfort. This delicate climber offers a natural, holistic approach to promoting relaxation and emotional balance.
- Scientific name: Clematis ispahanica
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Clematis, specifically as the species Clematis ispahanica.
| 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 ispahanica, is referred to by its common name in various languages depending on the region. In Russian, it is known as Ломонос исфаганский.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Ломонос исфаганский | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the arid regions of Western and Central Asia. Primarily, its presence is documented throughout the country of Iran in Western Asia. Additionally, the species can be found extending into the territory of Turkmenistan within Central Asia. These specific locations define the natural range where the species is known to thrive. Consequently, its habitat is limited to these distinct parts of the Asian continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Chemicals
Clematis ispahanica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ellagic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Clematis ispahanica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include eczema.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| eczema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |