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
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Fallopia ciliinervisSynonyms
- Reynoutria ciliinervis
- Polygonum ciliinerve
- Polygonum multiflorum var. ciliinerve
- Pleuropterus ciliinervis
- Fallopia multiflora var. ciliinervis
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Polygonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Fallopia | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | 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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthraquinones | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Steroids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anthraquinones
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Steroids
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Tannins
- 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.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Free-Radical Scavenging | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |