Clematoclethra scandens subsp. actinidioides
Clematoclethra scandens subsp. actinidioides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Clematoclethrha scandens subsp. actinidioides, is a climbing woody vine native to East Asian forests. Valued in traditional medicine, this subspecies possesses unique bioactive properties. It is primarily utilized for its therapeutic potential in treating inflammatory conditions and various ailments, offering a fascinating subject for ethnobotanical research.
- Family
- Actinidiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Clematoclethra Faberi Var. Emeiensis · Clematoclethra Grandis · 12 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Clematoclethra scandens subsp. actinidioidesSynonyms
- Clematoclethra faberi var. emeiensis
- Clematoclethra grandis
- Clematoclethra argentifolia
- Clematoclethra faberi
- Clematoclethra franchetii
- Clematoclethra integrifolia
- Clematoclethra lasioclada
- Clematoclethra lasioclada var. grandis
- Clematoclethra lasioclada var. oblonga
- Clematoclethra pingwuensis
- Clematoclethra prattii
- Clematoclethra actinidioides
- Clematoclethra actinidioides var. integrifolia
- Clematoclethra actinidioides var. populifolia
Sources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Actinidiaceae |
| Genus | Clematoclethra |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Inner Mongolia |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | Qinghai |
| China | China Southeast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Clematoclethra scandens subsp. actinidioides has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Asiatic acid, Corosolic acid, Oleanic acid, Ursolic acid, betulinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Asiatic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Corosolic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oleanic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ursolic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Asiatic acid
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Corosolic acid
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Oleanic acid
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Ursolic acid
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
betulinic acid
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica