Hedera nepalensis
Hedera nepellenis, commonly known as the Himalayan ivy, is a resilient climbing shrub native to the moist forests of the Himalayas. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves and stems are utilized for their bioactive compounds, offering potential therapeutic benefits in treating respiratory ailments and various skin-related inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Hedera nepalensis
- Family: Araliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales. Within the family Araliaceae, it is identified by the genus Hedera, specifically as the species Hedera nepalaensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Araliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hedera | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several distinct regions in South and Central Asia. Within Western Asia, its presence is documented in the country of Afghanistan. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the state of Assam. The species also thrives throughout the East Himalaya and across the nation of Nepal. Finally, its geographical range extends further into the Indian Subcontinent to include Pakistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hedera nepalensis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, compound 20, compound 28, compound 8, lupeol.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 20 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 28 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 8 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hedera nepalensis has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiandrogenic, Anticoagulant, Antidepressant, Antinociceptive, Antispermatogenic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiandrogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticoagulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispermatogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hedera nepalensis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidepressant, cancer, edema, pain.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |