Cynanchum liukiuense
Cynanchum liukiuense, commonly known as a vital medicinal herb in traditional practices, is a climbing plant valued for its unique pharmacological properties. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it plays a significant role in treating various ailments, offering promising potential for modern therapeutic developments and natural healthcare solutions worldwide.
- Scientific name: Cynanchum liukiuense
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Cynanchum liukiuense, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Gentianales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apocynaceae and 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 is specifically located within the Eastern Asia region. Its primary geographical range is restricted to the Nansei-shoto islands. These islands form an important part of its natural habitat in the Pacific. Because of this localized presence, the species is considered an endemic element of the area. Consequently, its distribution is quite narrow and tied to this specific island chain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cynanchum liukiuense has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include conduritol F.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| conduritol F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |