Kitaibelia vitifolia
Kitaibelia vitifolia, commonly known as "chichicaste" or "vitiifolia," is a climbing medicinal shrub native to Central and South America. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this plant is traditionally utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern therapeutic research and development.
- Scientific name: Kitaibelia vitifolia
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malvales, falling into the family Malvaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Kitaibelia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Kitaibelia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical presence across various parts of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its distribution includes the regions of Germany, Hungary, and the area encompassing Czechia and Slovakia. Moving towards the Balkan Peninsula, the species can also be found in Southeastern Europe. Specifically, it is documented to grow within the borders of Albania. Finally, its range extends through the landscape of Romania in the Southeastern European sector.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Kitaibelia vitifolia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include luteolin, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |