Clematis vitalba
Clematis vitalba · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Extensive (180 studies) · ★★★★☆
Clematis vitalba, scientifically known as Clematis vitalba, is a vigorous, climbing deciduous shrub commonly found across Europe and Asia. Often called Old Man's Beard, this plant is characterized by its feathery seed heads. While historically used in folk medicine, it requires careful handling due to its potential toxicity.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Clematis vitalbaDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific presence across several regions within Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark. Its distribution also extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Furthermore, the species is documented within the territories of Norway. Finally, it is widely recognized as part of the flora in Sweden.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Chemicals
Clematis vitalba has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anemonin, BETA-SITOSTEROL, Behenic acid, CAMPESTEROL, CERYL ALCOHOL.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anemonin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Behenic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAMPESTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CERYL ALCOHOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHLOROGENIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caulosapogenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Clematine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ginnol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anemonin
- Dr. Duke
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Dr. Duke
Behenic acid
- Dr. Duke
CAMPESTEROL
- Dr. Duke
CERYL ALCOHOL
- Dr. Duke
CHLOROGENIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
Caulosapogenin
- Dr. Duke
Clematine
- Dr. Duke
FAT
- Dr. Duke
Ginnol
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Clematis vitalba has 161 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allelochemic, Allergenic, Amebicide, Analgesic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amebicide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anorexic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiEBV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| omelettes | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |