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Fallopia ciliinervis

Fallopia ciliinervis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Fallopia ciliinervis, scientifically known as Fallopia ciliinervis, is a perennial herb highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, particularly resveratrol, it is frequently used to support cardiovascular health, reduce inflammation, and combat oxidative stress, making it a significant subject in modern pharmacological research.

Family
Polygonaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Reynoutria Ciliinervis · Polygonum Ciliinerve · 3 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Fallopia ciliinervis

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Polygonaceae and falls under the genus Fallopia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Caryophyllales
Family Polygonaceae
Genus Fallopia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several distinct regions across East Asia. In China, its presence is widely recorded throughout the South-Central and North-Central territories. It can also be found growing in the northern reaches of Manchuria and the high-altitude areas of Qinghai. Beyond the borders of China, the species extends its distribution into Korea. Together, these locations highlight a broad habitat across much of Eastern Asia.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China Manchuria
China China North-Central
China Qinghai
Eastern Asia Korea

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Fallopia ciliinervis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anthraquinones, Steroids, Tannins.

Chemicals reported in Fallopia ciliinervis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Anthraquinones 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Steroids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tannins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anthraquinones

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Steroids

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Tannins

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Fallopia ciliinervis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Free-Radical Scavenging.

Activities reported in Fallopia ciliinervis
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Free-Radical Scavenging 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Free-Radical Scavenging

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)