Ichnocarpus frutescens
Ichnocarpus frutescens, commonly known as the climbing milkweed, is a versatile woody climber native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, this plant contains diverse bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties, offering significant potential for developing modern therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Ichnocarpus frutescens
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is found within the genus Ichnocarpus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ichnocarpus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is recorded in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Moving towards the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found in the state of Assam. Additionally, it is documented to grow within the borders of Bangladesh. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in diverse subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ichnocarpus frutescens has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ethyl acetate, methanol, Ursolic acid, acetone, benzene.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ethyl acetate | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ichnocarpus frutescens has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, obesity, stomach cancer.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperlipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stomach cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |