Gongronema napalense
Gongronema nepalense
Gongronema napalense, commonly known as Utazi in Nigeria, is a versatile medicinal plant highly valued in West African traditional medicine. Renowned for its bitter flavor, it possesses significant therapeutic properties, including anti-diabetic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects. This nutrient-rich shrub serves as both a culinary staple and a potent herbal remedy.
- Scientific name: Gongronema napalense
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gongronema | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Gongronema napalense, is known by various regional and linguistic identifiers. In Chinese, it is referred to by the common names 大防己 (zh), 大防己 (zh-cn), 大防己 (zh-tw), and 大防己 (zh-hans), as well as 睡地金牛 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 大防己 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大防己 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大防己 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 大防己 | Wikidata |
| zh | 睡地金牛 | Wikidata |
| zh | 纤冠藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 入地龙 | Wikidata |
| zh | 牛奶树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 乳汁藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 羊乳藤 | Wikidata |
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 | 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 |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Activities
Gongronema napalense has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |