Cynanchum viminale subsp. viminale
Cynanchum viminale subsp. viminale, commonly known as the climbing milkweed, is a perennial climbing plant native to various regions of Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, this species is valued for its diverse bioactive compounds, which are frequently studied for their potential therapeutic properties in treating various inflammatory and metabolic conditions.
- Scientific name: Cynanchum viminale subsp. viminale
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it follows the order Gentianaales and is a member of the family Apocynaceae. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Cynanchum as the subspecies viminale.
| 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 wide range of habitats across several distinct regions of Africa and its surrounding islands. In East Tropical Africa, its presence is documented within the territories of Kenya and Tanzania. The species also extends into the Western Indian Ocean, where it can be found on the Aldabra archipelago. Furthermore, it inhabits the islands of the Comoros. Finally, the distribution of this subspecies includes the large island of Madagascar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Aldabra | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
Activities
Cynanchum viminale subsp. viminale has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |