Clematoclethra scandens subsp. actinidioides
Clematoclethrha scandens subsp. actinidioides, commonly known as a rare medicinal climber, is a distinctive botanical species prized in traditional healing practices. Characterized by its unique climbing habit and specific leaf morphology, this subspecies offers significant pharmacological potential, particularly in treating various ailments through its unique bioactive phytochemical properties.
- Scientific name: Clematoclethra scandens subsp. actinidioides
- Family: Actinidiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales, falling into the family Actinidiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Clematoclethrra, specifically the subspecies actinidioides.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Actinidiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Clematoclethra | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by the Chinese common names 猕猴桃藤山柳 (zh), 猕猴桃藤山柳 (zh-cn), and 獮猴桃藤山柳 (zh-tw), is also referred to in Malay as Clematoclethrha scandens actinidioides (mul).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 猕猴桃藤山柳 | Wikidata |
| mul | Clematoclethra scandens actinidioides | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 猕猴桃藤山柳 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 獮猴桃藤山柳 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging geographical distribution across several distinct regions of China. It can be found growing in the landscapes of China South-Central and China Southeast. Additionally, its presence extends into the northern territories of Inner Mongolia and China North-Central. The species also inhabits the unique environmental conditions of the Qinghai province. Altogether, these locations demonstrate the diverse habitats supported by this particular subspecies.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Clematoclethra scandens subsp. actinidioides, is primarily utilized in traditional medicinal practices through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the active bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. Because the medicinal efficacy is concentrated in these visible components, harvesting focuses on the climbing vines and foliage to ensure the potency of the plant's healing properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Clematoclethra scandens subsp. actinidioides has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include asiatic acid, betulinic acid, corosolic acid, oleanic acid, ursolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asiatic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| corosolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |