Lipotriche scandens
Lipotriche scandens, commonly known as the woody climber or climbing Lipotriche, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its climbing habit, it is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant therapeutic potential through its unique bioactive compounds and restorative properties.
- Scientific name: Lipotriche scandens
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is a member of the family Asteraceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Lipotriche.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lipotriche | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Lipotriche scandens, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the climbing lipotrich, while in Spanish, it is commonly called lloro de monte or trepadora de monte. In Portuguese, the species is known as lloro de monte, and in French, it is referred to as lloro de monte.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, Lipotriche scandens, is found across several specific regions within West Tropical Africa. Its geographical range includes the nation of Benin, where it can be located in various habitats. It is also documented to grow within the borders of Burkina Faso. Furthermore, the species is distributed through the territories of Ghana and Guinea. Finally, its presence extends to the Ivory Coast, completing its regional distribution pattern.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lipotriche scandens, is a climbing woody vine characterized primarily by its distinctive foliage. The leaves are a fundamental component of its morphology, serving as the primary site for photosynthesis and the collection of various bioactive compounds. Each individual leaf is typically arranged in an opposite pattern along the stem, often displaying a lush, green coloration that defines the plant's dense appearance as it scales surrounding vegetation.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lipotriche scandens has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticonvulsant, Anxiolytic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |