Fissistigma oblongum
Fissistigma oblongum, commonly known as the climbing vine, is a medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat various ailments. This species holds significant pharmacological potential, offering valuable insights for modern drug discovery and herbal treatments.
- Scientific name: Fissistigma oblongum
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Magnoliales and the family Annonaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined 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 oblongum, is known by various regional names across different linguistic landscapes. In English, it is commonly referred to as the oblong fissistigma, while in Chinese, it is known as 阔叶藤 (kuò yè téng). In Vietnamese, the species is identified as dây bìm bìm, and in Thai, it is called บัวบก (bua bok).| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is recorded primarily in the South-Central areas. The species also extends into the Indo-China peninsula, where it can be found in Cambodia. Additionally, its range covers significant portions of Myanmar. Finally, the distribution includes various habitats located throughout Thailand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |