Cyclea racemosa
Cyclea racemosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cyclea racemosa, scientifically known as Cyclea racemosa, is a versatile climbing woody vine native to Southeast Asian forests. Renowned in traditional medicine, this plant is frequently utilized for its diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities, making it a significant subject in ethnobotanical and pharmacological research.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cyclea racemosaDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across the various regions of China. It can be found growing within the environments of China South-Central. Furthermore, its presence extends into the areas of China North-Central. The species also maintains a notable distribution throughout China Southeast. Consequently, these three specific regions define the primary geographical footprint of Cyclea racemosa.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Ecology
The ecology of Cyclea racemosa is specifically characterized by its occurrence within a highly localized altitudinal niche, as it is documented to exist exclusively at an elevation of 1700 m AMSL. This narrow elevational range, where both the minimum and maximum recorded altitudes converge at 1700 m AMSL, suggests that the species is adapted to the specific microclimatic conditions, temperature gradients, and moisture levels found at this particular height above sea level. Such specialization implies that its survival is closely tied to the unique environmental parameters of this mid-to-high altitude zone, which likely dictates its distribution patterns and habitat requirements.
- Elevational range max:
- 1700 m AMSL
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Cyclea racemosa has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Journal of natural products