Kadsura angustifolia
Kadsura angustifolia, commonly known as the aromatic star anise vine, is a significant medicinal plant native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its potent essential oils, it is traditionally used in herbal medicine to treat digestive ailments, inflammation, and respiratory issues, offering a rich source of bioactive compounds for pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Kadsura angustifolia
- Family: Schisandraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Kadsura angustifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Austrobaileyales and the family Schisandraceae. It is further identified by the genus Kadsura.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Austrobaileyales | WCVP |
| Family | Schisandraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Kadsura | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Kadsura angustifolia, exhibits a specific range within East and Southeast Asia. Its primary geographical distribution includes the southeastern regions of China. Furthermore, the species can be found extending into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, it is documented to grow within the country of Vietnam. These locations represent the core habitats where the plant is naturally occurring.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Kadsura angustifolia has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-O-desmethyl-aigialomycin B, Binankadsurin A, aigialomycin F, kadangustin A, kadangustin B.
- Total chemicals
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4-O-desmethyl-aigialomycin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Binankadsurin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aigialomycin F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kadangustin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kadangustin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kadangustin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kadangustin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kadangustin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kadangustin F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kadangustin G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |