Distimake vitifolius
Distimake vitifolius · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Distimake vitifolius, is a remarkable medicinal plant renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties. Widely utilized in traditional healing practices, it possesses significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities. This versatile species offers promising potential in modern pharmacology, serving as a natural resource for developing various health-promoting treatments and remedies.
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ipomoea Vitifolia Var. Angularis · Merremia Vitifolia · 4 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Distimake vitifoliusSynonyms
- Ipomoea vitifolia var. angularis
- Merremia vitifolia
- Camonea vitifolia
- Ipomoea vitifolia
- Convolvulus angularis
- Convolvulus vitifolius
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Camonea vitifolia
German:
- Camonea vitifolia
French:
- Camonea vitifolia
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Solanales, falling into the family Convolvulaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Distimake.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus | Distimake |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning several key regions across Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan provinces. Its presence extends further into Eastern Asia, where it is specifically documented in Taiwan. Additionally, the species reaches the Indian Subcontinent, particularly within the state of Assam. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various subtropical environments.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Distimake vitifolius has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Heliyon
Activities
Distimake vitifolius has 4 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antioxidant, Anxiolytic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- Heliyon
Antidepressant
- Heliyon
Antioxidant
- Heliyon
Anxiolytic
- Heliyon