Clematis loureiroana
Clematis loureiroana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Clematis loureiroana, scientifically known as Clematis loureiroana, is a distinctive climbing shrub native to specific South American regions. Valued in traditional ethnobotanical practices, this medicinal plant is often utilized for its unique phytochemical properties. Understanding its botanical characteristics and therapeutic potential is essential for exploring its pharmacological applications.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Clematis Filamentosa
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Clematis loureiroanaSynonyms
- Clematis filamentosa
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Clematis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Clematis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across parts of Southeast Asia and East Asia. Within China, its presence is documented in the tropical region of Hainan. It is also widely distributed throughout the China Southeast area. Furthermore, the species can be found within the Indo-China territory, specifically in Vietnam. These locations define the primary natural habitats where this medicinal species thrives.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Ecology
The ecology of Clematis loureiroana is characterized by its specific distribution across varied altitudinal gradients within its native habitat. This species thrives within a significant vertical range, occupying diverse montane environments that span from a minimum elevation of 850 m AMSL to a maximum elevation of 2300 m AMSL. This broad elevational breadth suggests an ability to adapt to fluctuating temperature regimes and varying atmospheric pressures, allowing the plant to colonize multiple ecological niches from lower montane slopes to higher subalpine zones. Such a distribution implies that the species can tolerate a wide spectrum of microclimates and moisture availability found across these different altitudes.
- Elevational range max:
- 2300 m AMSL
- Elevational range min:
- 850 m AMSL
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Clematis loureiroana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cholesterol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cholesterol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
cholesterol
- RSC advances