Leptadenia reticulata
Leptadenia reticulata, commonly known as Jivanti, is a perennial climbing shrub highly valued in Ayurveda. Renowned for its rejuvenating properties, this medicinal plant is used to enhance vitality, support reproductive health, and promote longevity. Its diverse phytochemical profile makes it a cornerstone in traditional treatments for strengthening the body.
- Scientific name: Leptadenia reticulata
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, specifically within the family Apocynaceae. Ultimately, the species is identified under the genus Leptadenia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Leptadenia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Leptadenia reticulata, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Malayalam, it is referred to as ജീവന്തി (jeevanthi), while in Chinese, it is known as 吉万提 (jí wàn tí), with specific regional variations including 吉万提 in Simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and 吉萬提 in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | ജീവന്തി | Wikidata |
| zh | 吉万提 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 吉万提 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 吉萬提 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing naturally throughout the diverse landscapes of India. Its presence extends to the neighboring territories of Bangladesh and Nepal. Additionally, the species is documented in the tropical environment of Sri Lanka. The geographical range also includes the specific island locations of the Laccadive Is.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Laccadive Is. | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Leptadenia reticulata, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicine, with particular emphasis placed on its foliage. The leaf extract is highly valued for its diverse pharmacological properties, often being processed to harness its bioactive compounds for therapeutic purposes. In various ethnomedical practices, this specific extract is applied to treat different ailments, demonstrating the significant medicinal potential held within the plant's leaves.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Leptadenia reticulata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include IBA, indole-3-acetic acid, indole-3-butyric acid, naphthalene acetic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| IBA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indole-3-acetic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indole-3-butyric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naphthalene acetic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Leptadenia reticulata has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Immunostimulant, Stimulant, Tonic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Immunostimulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stimulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tonic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Leptadenia reticulata has 19 reported medicinal uses identified across 27 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, fever, cough, dysentery, night blindness.
- Total uses
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 27
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| fever | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| cough | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| night blindness | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tuberculosis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| E. coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chickenpox | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |