Coccinia grandis
Ivy gourd
Cocciniia grandiis, commonly known as the Ivy Gourd, is a versatile medicinal plant prized for its therapeutic properties. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, it is traditionally used to manage blood sugar levels, aid digestion, and promote skin health. This nutritious climber offers significant healing potential in holistic wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Coccinia grandis
- Family: Cucurbitaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Cucurbitales, it is classified under the family Cucurbitaceae. Finally, its taxonomic placement is completed within the genus Coccinia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cucurbitales | WCVP |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Coccinia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Coccinia grandis, is known by various regional names across different languages, including कुंदुरी (kunduri) in Hindi, Kundru in Hindi-fied transliteration, കോവൽ (koval) in Malayalam, तोंडले (tondle) in Marathi, and Timun padang in Malay.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hi | कुंदुरी | Wikidata |
| hif | Kundru | Wikidata |
| ml | കോവൽ | Wikidata |
| mr | तोंडले | Wikidata |
| ms | Timun padang | Wikidata |
| nl | Tindola | Wikidata |
| sa | बिम्बफलम् | Wikidata |
| te | దొండ కాయ | Wikidata |
| th | ตำลึง | Wikidata |
| to | Vaine fakafulutāmakiaʻi | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Coccinia grandis, exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Egypt. Moving toward the western coastal regions, the species is widely distributed throughout West Tropical Africa. Specific countries where it can be found include Benin, Gambia, and Ghana. Furthermore, its range extends into the West Tropical African nation of Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Coccinia grandis, is a climbing vine where various components are utilized for their therapeutic potential. The lush green leaves are often processed to treat skin ailments, and each individual plant leaf can be applied topically or used in decoctions. The large, succulent leaf structure is characteristic of its vigorous growth pattern. Furthermore, the roots are frequently employed in traditional medicine to address various internal conditions, while the edible fruit is noted for its nutritional and medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 11
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| plant leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf Extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Coccinia grandis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include polyprenol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| polyprenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Coccinia grandis has 6 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Antifungal, Antihyperglycemic, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproteolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Coccinia grandis has 18 reported medicinal uses identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Atopic dermatitis, anti-oxidant, apoptosis, blood glucose, diabetes complications.
- Total uses
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Atopic dermatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-oxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes complications | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyslipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eye infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |