Luvunga scandens
Luvunga scandens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Luvunga scandens, scientifically known as Luvunga scandens, is a climbing woody vine native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Renowned in traditional medicine, its fragrant flowers and leaves are utilized for their diverse therapeutic properties, offering potential benefits in treating various ailments and promoting wellness.
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Luvunga Nitida · Luvunga Motleyi · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Luvunga scandensSynonyms
- Luvunga nitida
- Luvunga motleyi
- Limonia scandens
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Luvunga.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Genus | Luvunga |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central areas as well as the Southeast. Its presence is also noted on the tropical island of Hainan. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is distributed throughout the state of Assam. Additionally, it is documented as growing within the borders of Bangladesh.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Luvunga scandens is characterized by a growth form classified as a shrub, exhibiting a structural development that is distinctly woody in nature.
- Growth form :
- shrub
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Luvunga scandens has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
Chemicals
Luvunga scandens has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Alloaromadendrene, Germacrene D.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Alloaromadendrene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Germacrene D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Alloaromadendrene
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
Germacrene D
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
Conditions
Luvunga scandens has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer, neurodegenerative diseases.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neurodegenerative diseases | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cancer
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
Neurodegenerative diseases
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences