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
- Leaves
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Luvunga Nitida · Luvunga Motleyi · 1 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Luvunga scandensSynonyms
- Luvunga nitida
- Luvunga motleyi
- Limonia scandens
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Luvunga | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Luvunga scandens, is a climbing shrub where the leaves serve as a significant component for medicinal application. These leaves are typically characterized by their elliptical or ovate shape and are arranged in a manner that supports the vine's vigorous growth pattern. In various traditional practices, the chemical constituents found within the leaf tissue are utilized for their therapeutic properties, making them a primary focus when harvesting the plant for herbal remedies.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alloaromadendrene | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Germacrene D | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Luvunga scandens has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, neurodegenerative diseases.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative diseases | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |