Clematis zeylanica
Clematis zeylanica, commonly known as a valuable medicinal climber, is indigenous to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique phytochemical profile makes it a significant subject of interest for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Clematis zeylanica
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Clematis zeylanica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic placement is defined 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 zeylanica, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is identified as 锡兰莲 (zh), 锡兰莲 (zh-hans), and 锡兰莲 (zh-cn), while in German, it is referred to as Naravelia zeylanica (de).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 锡兰莲 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 锡兰莲 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 锡兰莲 | Wikidata |
| de | Naravelia zeylanica | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be specifically located within the South-Central territories. Its presence is also significant throughout the Indian Subcontinent, where it is found in India and Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species thrives in the specialized environments of Assam and the East Himalaya. Together, these locations highlight the diverse ecological range of Clematis zeylanica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |