Cynanchum bungei
Cynanchum bungei, commonly known as African milkweed, is a perennial herb native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its medicinal properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional healing to treat various ailments, including inflammation and skin conditions. This plant's unique bioactive compounds make it a subject of significant pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Cynanchum bungei
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae and order Gentianales, it is a member of the family Apocynaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Cynanchum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cynanchum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several distinct regions in East Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the northern territories of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. It also extends into the central and eastern parts of the country, specifically through China North-Central and China Southeast. Beyond the Chinese borders, the species is also found throughout Mongolia. Collectively, these locations highlight a widespread range across much of the northern and eastern continental landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cynanchum bungei has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,4-dihydroxyacetophenone, 4-hydroxyacetophenone, baishouwubenzophenone, 2,5-dihydroxyacetophenone, Compound 3.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,4-dihydroxyacetophenone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-hydroxyacetophenone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| baishouwubenzophenone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,5-dihydroxyacetophenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 4 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cynanchum bungei has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |