Cyphostemma cyphopetalum
Cyphostemma cyphopetalum, commonly known as a specialized medicinal herb, holds significant potential within traditional pharmacology. Characterized by its unique petal structure, this plant is studied for its bioactive compounds. Researchers explore its therapeutic applications, focusing on its ability to provide natural remedies for various health-promoting and healing purposes.
- Scientific name: Cyphostemma cyphopetalum
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Vitales, it is further categorized into the family Vitaceae. Its specific taxonomic identification is completed by its placement in the genus Cyphostemma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Vitales | WCVP |
| Family | Vitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cyphostemma | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily concentrated within the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its presence has been documented in the country of Burundi. It can also be found growing throughout the Central African Republic. Furthermore, the species is distributed across Cameroon and Rwanda. Finally, its geographical range extends into the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cyphostemma cyphopetalum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gnetin H, trans-resveratrol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gnetin H | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-resveratrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cyphostemma cyphopetalum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cyphostemma cyphopetalum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include rabies, snakebite envenomation.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rabies | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snakebite envenomation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |