Fissistigma glaucescens
Fissistigma glaucescens, commonly known as a medicinal climber, is a unique plant species valued for its potential therapeutic properties. Found in specific tropical ecosystems, it is studied for its bioactive compounds. Understanding its traditional uses and chemical profile is essential for advancing natural pharmacology and discovering new medicinal treatments.
- Scientific name: Fissistigma glaucescens
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Fissistigma glaucescens, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Magnoliales and the family Annonaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Fissistigma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Fissistigma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Fissistigma glaucescens, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 白叶瓜馥木 (zh) or 白叶瓜馥木 (zh-cn), while the specific variation 裏白瓜馥木 is used in both mainland China (zh) and Taiwan (zh-tw). Additionally, it is sometimes identified by the name 乌骨藤 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 白叶瓜馥木 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 裏白瓜馥木 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 白叶瓜馥木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 乌骨藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 裏白瓜馥木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大棕古猩峡 | Wikidata |
| zh | 火索藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大样酒饼藤 | Wikidata |
| vi | cách thư lá trắng | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted in Hainan and throughout China Southeast. The species also extends its range into Eastern Asia, where it can be found in Taiwan. Moving into the Indo-China region, the plant is documented in the country of Laos. Additionally, its habitat includes various areas within Thailand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Fissistigma glaucescens, possesses unique morphological characteristics, particularly within its vegetative structure. The stems are a key component of its growth habit, typically exhibiting a climbing or scandent nature that allows the vine to navigate through surrounding vegetation to reach sunlight. These stems serve as the primary structural support and the vital conduit for transporting nutrients and water throughout the plant's climbing framework.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Fissistigma glaucescens has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-discretamine, atherosperminine, liriodenine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-discretamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atherosperminine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liriodenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Fissistigma glaucescens has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cardiac arrhythmias.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cardiac arrhythmias | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |