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Kadsura angustifolia

Kadsura angustifolia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Kadsura angustifolia, scientifically known as Kadsura angustifolia, is a remarkable medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Often used to address various ailments, it serves as a vital natural resource in exploring modern pharmacological advancements and wellness.

Family
Schisandraceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Kadsura Guangxiensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Kadsura angustifolia

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Austrobaileyales
Family Schisandraceae
Genus Kadsura

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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
China China Southeast
Indo-China Vietnam

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Kadsura angustifolia is characterized by its specific growth habit and ecological positioning. It functions as an obligatory climber, relying on external structures for vertical support to ascend through its habitat. Despite its climbing nature, the plant is an independent organism rather than a parasite, meaning it does not derive nutrients or water from a host plant. Furthermore, it is a terrestrial species, establishing its root system and primary biomass within the soil rather than growing as an epiphyte upon other vegetation.

Climber :
obligatory
Epiphyte :
terrestrial
Parasite :
independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Kadsura angustifolia has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-O-Desmethyl-aigialomycin B, KADANGUSTIN J, Kadangustin A, Kadangustin B, Kadangustin C.

Chemicals reported in Kadsura angustifolia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
4-O-Desmethyl-aigialomycin B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
KADANGUSTIN J 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kadangustin A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kadangustin B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kadangustin C 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kadangustin D 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kadangustin E 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kadangustin F 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kadangustin G 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kadangustin H 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

4-O-Desmethyl-aigialomycin B

  1. Planta medica

KADANGUSTIN J

  1. Journal of natural products

Kadangustin A

  1. Journal of natural products

Kadangustin B

  1. Journal of natural products

Kadangustin C

  1. Journal of natural products

Kadangustin D

  1. Journal of natural products

Kadangustin E

  1. Journal of natural products

Kadangustin F

  1. Journal of natural products

Kadangustin G

  1. Journal of natural products

Kadangustin H

  1. Journal of natural products