Cynanchum viminale
Cynanchum viminale, commonly known as climbing milkweed, is a perennial climbing shrub native to various regions of Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, this plant is prized for its diverse therapeutic properties. It is frequently utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and various systemic disorders through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Cynanchum viminale
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under 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, known as Cynanchum viminale, is found across several regions within West Tropical Africa. Its geographical range specifically includes the nation of Benin. Furthermore, it can be located within the borders of Burkina Faso. The species is also documented to grow in Ghana and Mali. Finally, its distribution extends to include the country of Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cynanchum viminale has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Berberine, Protopine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Berberine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Protopine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |