Dactylicapnos scandens
Dactylicapnos scandens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (21 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Dactylicapnos scandens, scientifically known as Dactylicapnos scandens, is a climbing medicinal plant renowned for its unique therapeutic properties. Often found in specific ecological niches, it is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Understanding its bioactive compounds is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacological applications.
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Capnorchis Thalictrifolia · Capnorchis Scandens · 9 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dactylicapnos scandensSynonyms
- Capnorchis thalictrifolia
- Capnorchis scandens
- Dactylicapnos thalictrifolia
- Dielytra scandens
- Diclytra scandens
- Dactylicapnos scandens var. siamensis
- Dicentra scandens
- Dicentra thalictrifolia
- Diclytra thalictrifolia
- Corydalis scandens
- Dactylicapnos multiflora
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Ranunculales and the family Papaveraceae. Finally, it is identified under the specific genus Dactylicapnos.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Papaveraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dactylicapnos | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it is found throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its range also extends into the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented in the Assam region. Finally, it is also naturally distributed throughout the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dactylicapnos scandens, possesses specialized underground structures that are central to its biological identity. The plant develops a robust root system designed to anchor its climbing stems, but its most distinctive feature is the presence of a prominent root tuber. This storage organ serves as a vital reservoir for nutrients and energy, allowing the plant to survive unfavorable conditions and support new growth during the active growing season.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Phytochemistry (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dactylicapnos scandens has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isocorydine, protopine, Corydine, Glaucine, Sinomenine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Isocorydine | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protopine | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Corydine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glaucine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sinomenine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Isocorydine
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
- Scientific reports
protopine
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
- Applied biochemistry and biotechnology
Corydine
- Scientific reports
Glaucine
- Scientific reports
Sinomenine
- Scientific reports
Activities
Dactylicapnos scandens has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | The Journal of organic chemistry (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dactylicapnos scandens has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, antipyretic, bleeding, diabetes mellitus (Type 2), hypertension.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | The Journal of organic chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bleeding | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus (Type 2) | Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammations | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Dactylicapnos scandens (D. scandens) extracts | Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| enriched bioactive fraction | Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| enriched fraction | Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protopine containing root tuber enriched fraction | Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |