Fissistigma polyanthum
Fissistigma polyanthum, commonly known as the "climbing vine," is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat respiratory ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. This botanical specimen holds significant potential for modern pharmacological research and herbal medicine applications.
- Scientific name: Fissistigma polyanthum
- 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 and the order Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Annonaceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Fissistigma and the species Fissistigma polyanthum.
| 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 polyanthum, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 黑风藤 (hēi fēng téng), 酒饼子公 (jiǔ bǐng zi gōng), and 拉藤公 (lā téng gōng). Specifically, the simplified Chinese designation is 黑风藤 (zh-cn), while the traditional Chinese version is written as 黑風藤 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黑风藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黑风藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黑風藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 酒饼子公 | Wikidata |
| zh | 拉藤公 | Wikidata |
| zh | 石指酸藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑皮跌打 | Wikidata |
| zh | 牛利藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大力丸 | Wikidata |
| zh | 雷公根 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several distinct regions across Asia. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its distribution also extends into the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Furthermore, the species is located within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in the state of Assam. Together, these locations highlight the plant's presence across various subtropical and mountainous landscapes.
| 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 |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Fissistigma polyanthum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Fissistigma polyanthum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |