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Gnetum indicum

Gnetum indicum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Gnetum indicum, scientifically known as Gnetum indicum, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. This plant offers significant bioactive compounds, making it a subject of great interest in ethnopharmacology.

Family
Gnetaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Stem
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Thoa Indica · Thoa Parvifolia · 6 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Gnetum indicum

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Gnetidae, falling within the order Gnetales. Furthermore, it is a member of the family Gnetaceae and is identified by the genus Gnetum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Gnetidae
Order Gnetales
Family Gnetaceae
Genus Gnetum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across several key regions in East and Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Moving into the Indo-China peninsula, the species can also be found within the borders of Laos. Furthermore, its geographical range extends into the territory of Vietnam. Collectively, these locations define the specific ecological footprint of Gnetum indicum.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China Hainan
China China Southeast
Indo-China Laos
Indo-China Vietnam

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Gnetum indicum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Plant parts reported in Gnetum indicum
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Stem 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Stem

  1. Organic & biomolecular chemistry

Chemicals

Gnetum indicum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isorhapontigenin, resveratrol, 1A, Flavonoids, Pinosylvin.

Chemicals reported in Gnetum indicum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Isorhapontigenin 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
resveratrol 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
1A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pinosylvin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
piceatannol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Isorhapontigenin

  1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology
  2. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

resveratrol

  1. Frontiers in plant science
  2. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

1A

  1. Organic & biomolecular chemistry

Flavonoids

  1. Frontiers in plant science

Pinosylvin

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

piceatannol

  1. Frontiers in plant science

Activities

Gnetum indicum has 6 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antioxidant, Antifungal, Antiviral.

Activities reported in Gnetum indicum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antibacterial 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antifungal 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiviral 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Neuroprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antibacterial

  1. Frontiers in plant science
  2. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Anticancer

  1. Frontiers in plant science
  2. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Antioxidant

  1. Frontiers in plant science
  2. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Antifungal

  1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Antiviral

  1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Neuroprotective

  1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
lianas Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
stilbene polymer (Gn-3) Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆