Erythropalum scandens
Erythropalum scandens, commonly known as the climbing erythropalum, is a remarkable medicinal climber native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally used in various herbal remedies to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering a natural approach to holistic healing and wellness.
- Scientific name: Erythropalum scandens
- Family: Olacaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Santalales and the family Olacaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its specific genus, Erythropalum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Santalales | WCVP |
| Family | Olacaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Erythropalum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Erythropalum scandens, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 赤苍藤 (zh), 赤苍藤 (zh-cn), and 赤蒼藤 (zh-tw). In Malayalam, it is called വെട്ടടമ്പ് (ml), while in Vietnamese, it is known as Dây hương (vi).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 赤苍藤 | Wikidata |
| ml | വെട്ടടമ്പ് | Wikidata |
| vi | Dây hương | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 赤苍藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 赤蒼藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 细绿藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 萎藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 侧苋 | Wikidata |
| zh | 勾华 | Wikidata |
| zh | 腥藤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Additionally, the species can be found in the high-altitude terrains of Tibet. Beyond Chinese borders, its distribution extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the Assam region. These varied locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in distinct ecological environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Erythropalum scandens has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |