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Abuta amara

Cyclea peltata · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Abuta amara, scientifically known as Cyclea peltata, is a versatile climbing shrub renowned for its extensive ethnobotanical significance. Widely utilized in traditional African medicine, this plant possesses potent bioactive compounds. It is frequently employed to treat various ailments, including skin infections, inflammation, and digestive issues, showcasing its therapeutic potential.

Family
Menispermaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Cyclea peltata

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Menispermaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Cyclea, specifically as the species Cyclea peltata.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Ranunculales
Family Menispermaceae
Genus Cyclea

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several regions of South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Specifically, its presence is also noted in the state of Assam. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the Indo-China region, particularly within the Andaman Islands. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where this medicinal plant thrives.

Region Area
Indian Subcontinent Assam
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
Indian Subcontinent India
Indian Subcontinent Sri Lanka
Indo-China Andaman Is.
Indo-China Cambodia
Indo-China Myanmar
Indo-China Nicobar Is.
Indo-China Vietnam

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Cyclea peltata has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Cyclea peltata
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Journal of cosmetic dermatology
  2. Journal of advanced pharmaceutical technology & research

Chemicals

Cyclea peltata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Saponins, Tannins, Phenolic acid, Phytosterols.

Chemicals reported in Cyclea peltata
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flavonoids 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Saponins 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tannins 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Phenolic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Phytosterols 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flavonoids

  1. Journal of cosmetic dermatology
  2. Journal of advanced pharmaceutical technology & research

Saponins

  1. Journal of cosmetic dermatology
  2. Journal of advanced pharmaceutical technology & research

Tannins

  1. Journal of cosmetic dermatology
  2. Journal of advanced pharmaceutical technology & research

Phenolic acid

  1. Journal of cosmetic dermatology

Phytosterols

  1. Journal of advanced pharmaceutical technology & research

Conditions

Cyclea peltata has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include E. coli, hyperglycemia, wound healing.

Conditions investigated for Cyclea peltata
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
E. coli 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hyperglycemia 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Wound healing 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

E. coli

  1. Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

Hyperglycemia

  1. Indian journal of experimental biology

Wound healing

  1. Journal of cosmetic dermatology

Preparations

Cyclea peltata has 4 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanolic extract, herbal shampoo formulations, petroleum ether extract, plant extracts.

Preparations reported for Cyclea peltata
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Ethanolic extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Herbal shampoo formulations 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Petroleum ether extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Plant extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ethanolic extract

  1. Journal of advanced pharmaceutical technology & research

Herbal shampoo formulations

  1. Journal of cosmetic dermatology

Petroleum ether extract

  1. Journal of advanced pharmaceutical technology & research

Plant extracts

  1. Journal of cosmetic dermatology