Cyclea wattii
Cyclea wattii, commonly known as a medicinal climber, is a versatile plant native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves and roots are frequently utilized for their therapeutic properties. This botanical species offers significant pharmacological potential, particularly in treating various ailments and supporting holistic wellness through natural compounds.
- Scientific name: Cyclea wattii
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 wattii.
| 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 wattii, is known by several different names depending on the language and regional script used. In Chinese, it is referred to as 西南轮环藤 (zh), with the simplified form 西南轮环藤 used in mainland China (zh-cn) and the traditional form 西南輪環藤 used in Taiwan (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 西南轮环藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 西南轮环藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 西南輪環藤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning parts of East and South Asia. In China, it is primarily found within the South-Central regions of the country. Its range also extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it has been documented. Specifically, it can be located in the state of Assam. These locations highlight the localized habitat requirements necessary for its growth.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cyclea wattii, is a climbing woody vine known for its various therapeutic properties, which are often derived from specific anatomical structures. While the leaves and stems are frequently utilized in traditional medicine, the roots serve as an important component of the plant's biological makeup. These roots function to anchor the vine firmly to its substrate and play a critical role in absorbing essential water and nutrients from the soil to support the plant's growth.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cyclea wattii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include wattisine A, wattisine B.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wattisine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wattisine B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |