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Gongronema nepalense

Gongronema napalense · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Gongronema napalense, scientifically known as Gongronema napalense, is a climbing shrub native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its nutritional value and medicinal properties, it is widely used in traditional medicine to manage diabetes, hypertension, and inflammation. This potent plant offers significant therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research and wellness.

Family
Apocynaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Gongronema Napalense Var. Sagittatum · Gymnema Napalense · 4 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Gongronema napalense

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Gongronema nepalense

German:

  • Gongronema nepalense

French:

  • Gongronema nepalense

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Gongronema napalense, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apocynaceae and falls under the genus Gongronema.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Gentianales
Family Apocynaceae
Genus Gongronema

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across various regions of Asia. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central areas as well as the Southeast. Its presence extends to the tropical island of Hainan and the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Additionally, the species is located within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in Assam. These varied locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in different ecological zones.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China Hainan
China China Southeast
China Tibet
Indian Subcontinent Assam
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya
Indian Subcontinent India
Indian Subcontinent Nepal
Indian Subcontinent West Himalaya

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Gongronema napalense is characterized by a highly specific altitudinal niche, as it is found within a precise elevational range of 1600 m AMSL. This narrow distribution suggests that the species is specialized to thrive within specific environmental parameters found at this particular altitude, likely influenced by the unique temperature gradients, atmospheric pressure, and moisture availability present at this level. Such a specialized elevational requirement indicates that the plant's physiological processes and reproductive success are closely tied to the ecological stability of this mid-to-high altitude zone.

Elevational range max:
1600 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Gongronema napalenense is characterized by its growth habit as an obligatory climber, utilizing surrounding structures for upward support to reach sunlight. The plant exhibits a woody structure, featuring tough, lignified stems that provide the necessary strength to sustain its climbing mechanism as it matures.

Climber :
obligatory
Woodiness :
woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Gongronema napalense has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor.

Activities reported in Gongronema napalense
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antitumor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antitumor

  1. Journal of medicinal plant research