Kadsura longipedunculata
Kadsura longipedunculata, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub, holds profound importance in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Exploring its botanical characteristics and bioactive compounds offers valuable insights into its potential for modern pharmacological advancements.
- Scientific name: Kadsura longipedunculata
- Family: Schisandraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Kadsura longipedunculata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Austrobaileyales. Finally, it is a member of the family Schisandraceae and is categorized under 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, Kadsura longipedunculata, exhibits a specific geographical range within certain regions of Asia. It is natively found across several key areas in China. Specifically, the species is distributed throughout the South-Central part of the country. Its presence is also documented on the island of Hainan. Furthermore, the plant can be located within the Southeast region of China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Kadsura longipedunculata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include borneol, camphene, cubenol, delta-Cadinene, delta-cadinol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| borneol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cubenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| delta-Cadinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| delta-cadinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Kadsura longipedunculata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Kadsura longipedunculata has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include blood diseases, infection, inflammation, irregular menstruation, pain.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| blood diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| irregular menstruation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |