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strangle-vine

Cynanchum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Strangle-vine, scientifically known as Cynanchum, is a versatile genus of climbing plants celebrated in traditional medicine. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, various species are utilized to treat ailments ranging from skin conditions to inflammatory issues. Exploring its therapeutic potential offers fascinating insights into natural pharmacology and botanical healing.

Family
Apocynaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Rhizome · Root
Common names
Strangle-Vine · Swallowwort · 2 more
Scientific synonyms
Ampelamus · Seshagiria · 42 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Cynanchum

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Alexitoxicon
  • Enslenia
  • Cyathella
  • Drepanostemma
  • Bunburia
  • Cynoctonum
  • Monostemma
  • Mahafalia
  • Pycnoneurum
  • Mellichampia
  • Pycnostelma
  • Endotropis
  • Prosopostelma
  • Folotsia
  • Decanema
  • Flanagania
  • Talayotes

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 regions of Southern and Southeastern Europe. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found inhabiting various landscapes within France and Portugal. Its presence is also well-documented throughout Spain and the Baleares islands. Moving toward the Balkan Peninsula, the species extends its range into Southeastern Europe. Specifically, it has been identified growing within the borders of Albania.

Region Area
Southwestern Europe Baleares
Southwestern Europe France
Southwestern Europe Portugal
Southwestern Europe Spain
Southeastern Europe Albania
Southeastern Europe Bulgaria
Southeastern Europe Greece
Southeastern Europe Italy
Southeastern Europe Kriti
Southeastern Europe Romania

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Cynanchum has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include rhizome, root.

Plant parts reported in Cynanchum
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Rhizome 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Rhizome

  1. Chinese journal of natural medicines

Root

  1. Chinese journal of natural medicines

Chemicals

Cynanchum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cyclic peptides, Phenols, Steroids, triterpenoids.

Chemicals reported in Cynanchum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Cyclic peptides 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Phenols 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Steroids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
triterpenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cyclic peptides

  1. Natural products and bioprospecting

Phenols

  1. Natural products and bioprospecting

Steroids

  1. Natural products and bioprospecting

triterpenoids

  1. Natural products and bioprospecting

Preparations

Cynanchum has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts of the root and/or rhizome parts.

Preparations reported for Cynanchum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Extracts of the root and/or rhizome parts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Extracts of the root and/or rhizome parts

  1. Chinese journal of natural medicines