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Kadsura oblongifolia

Kadsura oblongifolia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Kadsura oblongifolia, scientifically known as Kadsura oblongifolia, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional herbal medicine. Native to many Asian regions, this plant contains bioactive compounds used to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments. Its unique botanical properties make it a significant subject in ethnopharmacology.

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

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Kadsura oblongifolia

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Following the order Austrobaileyales, it is classified under the family Schisandraceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in 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 exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within certain regions of East Asia. Within mainland China, its presence is documented in the southern province of Hainan. Additionally, the species can be found throughout the Southeast region of China. The distribution extends beyond the mainland to include the island of Taiwan. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's localized range across Eastern Asia.

Region Area Source
China Hainan WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
Eastern Asia Taiwan WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Kadsura oblongifolia, utilizes its stems as a structural foundation for its growth and a vital component in its medicinal application. The stems serve to support the foliage and facilitate the transport of nutrients throughout the organism, while also playing a role in the plant's overall morphology. In various traditional practices, specific extracts or preparations derived from the stems are studied for their potential therapeutic properties.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
stem Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 3 sources) ★★☆☆☆

Chemicals

Kadsura oblongifolia has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Heteroclitin Q, Kadoblongifolin C, Kadsulignan C, Kadsulignan E, Kadsulignan F.

Chemicals reported in Kadsura oblongifolia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Heteroclitin Q 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kadoblongifolin C 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kadsulignan C 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kadsulignan E 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kadsulignan F 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kadsulignan G 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kadsulignan O 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Propinquanin C 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Schisantherin G 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Schizanrin F 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Heteroclitin Q

  1. Magnetic resonance in chemistry : MRC

Kadoblongifolin C

  1. Magnetic resonance in chemistry : MRC

Kadsulignan C

  1. Fitoterapia

Kadsulignan E

  1. Fitoterapia

Kadsulignan F

  1. Fitoterapia

Kadsulignan G

  1. Fitoterapia

Kadsulignan O

  1. Fitoterapia

Propinquanin C

  1. Magnetic resonance in chemistry : MRC

Schisantherin G

  1. Magnetic resonance in chemistry : MRC

Schizanrin F

  1. Magnetic resonance in chemistry : MRC

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
ethyl acetate soluble portion Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆