Gelsemium
Gelsemium, commonly known as jasmine vine or sempervirent, is a climbing evergreen shrub valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its potent alkaloids, this plant is utilized in various cultures for its sedative and analgesic properties. However, careful handling is essential due to its significant toxicity if ingested improperly.
- Scientific name: Gelsemium
- Family: Gelsemiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, it is positioned within the family Gelsemiaceae. Specifically, it is identified under the genus Gelsemium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Gelsemiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gelsemium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, belonging to the genus Gelsemium, is known by several regional names depending on the linguistic context. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 钩吻属 or 钩吻属, while in Traditional Chinese, it is identified as 胡蔓藤屬. Specifically, in Hong Kong, the name 胡蔓藤屬 is used, and in Mainland China, it is commonly called 钩吻属. Additionally, in Singapore, the name 胡蔓藤属 is the standard designation.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 钩吻属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 胡蔓藤屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 胡蔓藤屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 钩吻属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 胡蔓藤属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 胡蔓藤屬 | Wikidata |
| ja | ゲルセミウム属 | Wikidata |
| vi | Chi Lá ngón | Wikidata |
| ru | Гельземий | Wikidata |
| te | gelsimium | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range primarily concentrated within East and South Asia. In China, its presence is widespread, spanning the South-Central regions and the Southeast provinces. It can also be found growing on the tropical island of Hainan. Moving further east, the species is documented across Taiwan in Eastern Asia. Additionally, its distribution extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the Assam region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gelsemium has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include monoterpene indole alkaloids, Koumine, humantenirine, humantenmine, iridoids.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| monoterpene indole alkaloids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Koumine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| humantenirine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| humantenmine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iridoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| koumine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Gelsemium has 2 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anxiolytic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gelsemium has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, anxiolytic, cancer, migraines, neuralgia.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| migraines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuralgia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sciatica | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |