Erycibe
Erycibe, commonly known as a versatile medicinal plant, holds significant importance in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it offers therapeutic benefits ranging from anti-inflammatory to antimicrobial properties. Understanding its botanical characteristics and traditional applications is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Erycibe
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Solanales, it is categorized under the family Convolvulaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Erycibe.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Convolvulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Erycibe | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, belonging to the genus Erycibe, is known by several different names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 丁公藤属 (zh-hans), while in Traditional Chinese, it is written as 丁公藤屬 (zh-hant). This same designation is also used in Hong Kong (zh-hk) and general Chinese contexts (zh) as 丁公藤属. Additionally, in the Zulu language, it is known as Gaeulaiz (za).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 丁公藤属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 丁公藤屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 丁公藤屬 | Wikidata |
| zh | 丁公藤属 | Wikidata |
| za | Gaeulaiz | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 丁公藤属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 丁公藤屬 | Wikidata |
| es | Fissipetalum | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical presence across several key regions in East Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central provinces to the Southeast regions. Its distribution also extends to the tropical island of Hainan. Moving further east, the species is well-established in Japan. Finally, its range encompasses the Nansei-shoto island chain, completing its regional footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Activities
Erycibe has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Erycibe has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include glaucoma, infectious diseases.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| glaucoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |