Cyclea peltata
Abuta amara
Cyclea peltata, commonly known as the "climbing vine" or "heartleaf," is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat skin inflammations, wounds, and digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Cyclea peltata
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Menispermaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cyclea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cyclea peltata, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Malayalam, it is referred to as പാടക്കിഴങ്ങ് (pāṭakkiḻaṅṅu), while in Sanskrit, it is called बृहत् पाठा (bṛhat pāṭhā). In Kannada, it is commonly known as ಹಾಡೆ ಬಳ್ಳಿ (hāḍe baḷḷi), and in Tulu, it is identified as ಪಾದಲ ಸಪ್ಪು (pādala sappu). Additionally, in Malay, the plant is known as terung kuman.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | പാടക്കിഴങ്ങ് | Wikidata |
| sa | बृहत् पाठा | Wikidata |
| kn | ಹಾಡೆ ಬಳ್ಳಿ | Wikidata |
| tcy | ಪಾದಲ ಸಪ್ಪು | Wikidata |
| ms | terung kuman | Wikidata |
| en | Abuta amara | Wikidata |
| ml | പാഠാ | Wikidata |
| ml | പാടവള്ളി | Wikidata |
| ml | പാട | Wikidata |
| ml | പാടത്താളി | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Cyclea peltata, is a climbing vine that is highly valued in traditional medicine, particularly for its bioactive properties. The leaf serves as the most significant anatomical component used in therapeutic applications, characterized by its distinct peltate shape. Most medicinal preparations are derived from the leaf extract, which is processed to isolate various phytochemicals believed to possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cyclea peltata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saponins, tannins, phenolic acid, phytosterols.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytosterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cyclea peltata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include E. coli, hyperglycemia, wound healing.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| E. coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |