Clerodendrum volubile

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Torreya paniculata
• Siphonanthus volubilis
• Clerodendrum volubile var. grossiserratum

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is further situated in the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Clerodendrum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed throughout the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, it can be found growing in the country of Benin. Its presence is also documented within the borders of Ghana. Furthermore, the species is known to inhabit parts of Guinea and the Ivory Coast. Finally, its geographical range extends into Liberia as well.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Clerodendrum volubile is characterized by its distinct growth patterns and structural classification within botanical life forms. This species functions primarily as a phanerophyte, meaning its perennating buds are located well above the ground on woody stems, allowing it to maintain a robust presence throughout its life cycle. Within this classification, its development aligns with the characteristics of a nanophanerophyte, as its woody structure typically maintains a relatively modest height compared to larger forest trees, yet remains elevated above the soil surface. This life history strategy enables the plant to thrive in its specific ecological niches, utilizing its perennial woody stems to survive varying seasonal conditions and ensuring successful regeneration and continuous growth over multiple years.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Clerodendrum volubile is characterized by its growth as a woody liana, functioning as an obligatory climber that relies on external support for its upward progression. Although it exhibits a shrub-like growth form, its habit is primarily that of a climbing woody plant that reaches a mean height of approximately 1 meter, though it can attain a maximum height of up to 3.048 meters. It is a strictly terrestrial species, existing as an independent organism without parasitic or epiphytic tendencies.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

3.048037064 m

Plant height mean:

1 m

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Clerodendrum volubile is characterized by a highly flexible phenological cycle, as the flowering period is notably variable depending on environmental conditions and local climatic patterns. While the plant can exhibit flowering at various points throughout the year, its reproductive activity is not strictly confined to a single season; rather, it shows a capacity for blooming across a wide spectrum of months. Specifically, the flowering start and end times are documented as being variable, potentially spanning from January through December, which allows the plant to adapt its reproductive efforts to shifting seasonal cues. This variability in flowering time ensures that the species can maximize its chances of successful pollination and seed set across diverse ecological niches.

Flowering time :

Jan

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Clerodendrum volubile has 2 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, flower.

Leaf

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie
2. Nutrition and cancer
3. Frontiers in pharmacology

Flower

1. Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders

Activities

Clerodendrum volubile has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, Proinflammatory.

Antidiabetic

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie
2. Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders

Antioxidant

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Cytotoxic

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Proinflammatory

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Conditions

Clerodendrum volubile has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include type 2 diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, liver diseases, liver fibrosis.

Type 2 diabetes

1. Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders
2. Frontiers in pharmacology

Type 2 diabetes

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Liver diseases

1. Scientific reports

Liver fibrosis

1. Scientific reports

Preparations

Clerodendrum volubile has 8 reported preparations identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Methanolic Extract, aqueous fraction, butanol (BuOH) fraction, dichloromethane (DCM) fraction, ethanol extract.

Methanolic extract

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Aqueous fraction

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Butanol (buoh) fraction

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Dichloromethane (dcm) fraction

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Ethanol extract

1. Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders

Ethyl acetate extract

1. Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders

N-hexane extract

1. Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders

Water extract

1. Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders