Cynanchum thesioides
Cynanchum thesioides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cynanchum thesioides, is a climbing medicinal herb valued in traditional pharmacology for its diverse therapeutic properties. Frequently utilized in herbal remedies, this plant contains bioactive compounds known to exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities. It plays a significant role in treating various ailments within diverse ethnobotanical practices globally.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Seed
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cynanchum thesioidesSynonyms
- Alexitoxicon sibiricum
- Rhodostegiella sibirica
- Cynanchum gobicum
- Vincetoxicum sibiricum var. gracilentum
- Antitoxicum lanceolatum
- Cynanchum sibiricum var. gracilentum
- Cynanchum sibiricum var. latifolium
- Vincetoxicum sibiricum
- Vincetoxicum sibiricum var. australe
- Cynanchum thesioides var. australe
- Vincetoxicum sibiricum var. boreale
- Vincetoxicum thesioides
- Cynanchum sibiricum var. australe
- Rhodostegiella sibirica var. australis
- Antitoxicum sibiricum
- Asclepias sibirica
- Cynanchum sibiricum var. thesioides
- Cynanchum sibiricum var. boreale
- Vincetoxicum sibiricum f. linearifolium
- Vincetoxicum sibiricum f. hypopsilum
- Cynanchum sibiricum f. hypopsilum
- Cynanchum sibiricum f. latifolium
- Vincetoxicum sibiricum f. latifolium
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales, it is further categorized under the family Apocynaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Cynanchum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Cynanchum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions within the vast territory of Siberia. It can be found growing in the Altay mountain region, which marks one of its notable habitats. Furthermore, the species is documented throughout the Republic of Buryatiya and the area of Chita. Its presence continues through the Irkutsk region, showing a wide reach across central Siberia. Finally, the plant is also distributed within the Krasnoyarsk territory, completing its geographical range in this area.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay |
| Siberia | Buryatiya |
| Siberia | Chita |
| Siberia | Irkutsk |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk |
| Siberia | Tuva |
| Siberia | West Siberia |
| Russian Far East | Amur |
| Russian Far East | Primorye |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Cynanchum thesioides 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 seed.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Seed
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Chemicals
Cynanchum thesioides has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoid
- Genomics
Conditions
Cynanchum thesioides has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include abiotic stress, drought resistance, drought tolerance.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Abiotic stress | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Drought resistance | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Drought tolerance | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Abiotic stress
- Plant cell reports
Drought resistance
- Plant cell reports
Drought tolerance
- Plant cell reports
Preparations
Cynanchum thesioides has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include seed.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Seed
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica