Cryptolepis buchananii
Cryptolepis buchananii, commonly known as the "Bush-climbing" plant, is a significant medicinal herb native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat various ailments, including skin infections and inflammatory conditions. This plant holds immense potential for further pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Cryptolepis buchananii
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Cryptolepis buchananii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianaales and the family Apocynaceae. Its specific taxonomic placement is finalized within the genus Cryptolepis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cryptolepis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cryptolepis buchananii, is known by various regional and linguistic names, including അടവിപ്പാല in Malayalam (ml), 古钩藤 in Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), 古鉤藤 in Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), 古鉤藤 in Cantonese (zh-hk), and 古钩藤 in general Chinese (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | അടവിപ്പാല | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 古钩藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 古鉤藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 古鉤藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 古钩藤 | Wikidata |
| vi | Cryptolepis dubia | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 古钩藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 古鉤藤 | Wikidata |
| ml | Cryptolepis dubia | Wikidata |
| zh | 白马连鞍 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found specifically within the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is documented in the state of Assam. Additionally, the species is known to grow within the borders of Bangladesh. Finally, its geographical range reaches the mountainous areas of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cryptolepis buchananii, utilizes its stems as a vital structural component for its growth and survival in its natural habitat. As a climbing woody shrub, the stems serve as the primary conduit for transporting water and nutrients between the roots and the foliage, while also providing the necessary support to ascend through surrounding vegetation. In many traditional medicinal applications, these stem structures are specifically sought after, as they are believed to harbor concentrated bioactive compounds used in various herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cryptolepis buchananii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |