Mansoa alliacea
Garlic vine
Mansoa alliacea, commonly known as garlic vine, is a versatile climbing shrub celebrated in traditional medicine. Renowned for its distinct garlic-like aroma, this plant is widely utilized across tropical regions to treat inflammation, fever, and respiratory ailments. Its potent bioactive compounds offer significant therapeutic potential in natural healing practices.
- Scientific name: Mansoa alliacea
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Pacific
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Mansoa alliacea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Bignoniaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Mansoa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mansoa | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Mansoa alliacea, is recognized by various common names across different languages and cultures. In Chinese, it is referred to as 蒜香藤, while in Thai, it is called กระเทียมเถา. The Quechua name for this species is Ahus waska, and in Italian, it is documented as Pseudocalymma alliaceum. Additionally, in Bengali, the plant is known as লতা-পারুল.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 蒜香藤 | Wikidata |
| th | กระเทียมเถา | Wikidata |
| qu | Ahus waska | Wikidata |
| it | Pseudocalymma alliaceum | Wikidata |
| bn | লতা-পারুল | Wikidata |
| pnb | کاسنی ویل | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 蒜香藤 | Wikidata |
| ar | مانسوة ثومية | Wikidata |
| ml | വെള്ളുള്ളിച്ചെടി | Wikidata |
| mr | लसूण वेल (मानसोआ अलियासिया) | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning both the Pacific and Atlantic regions. In the northwestern Pacific, its presence is noted specifically within the Caroline Islands. Moving toward the Caribbean, it can be found across several island nations and territories. This includes significant populations in the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti. Furthermore, its range extends through the Leeward Islands within the Caribbean archipelago.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Pacific | Caroline Is. | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Bahamas | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Haiti | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Leeward Is. | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Puerto Rico | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Windward Is. | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as garlic vine, is highly valued in traditional medicine primarily for its aromatic properties. While various components of the vine can be utilized, the most significant application involves the leaf extract, which is frequently used in topical preparations and herbal infusions. This extract is prized for its potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory qualities, often serving as a natural remedy for treating skin infections, muscle aches, and respiratory issues. By harnessing the bioactive compounds concentrated within the leaf extract, practitioners can leverage the plant's natural defense mechanisms to promote healing and alleviate discomfort.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf Extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Mansoa alliacea has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthocyanins, flavonoids, ketones, polyphenols, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ketones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Mansoa alliacea has 8 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidepressant, Antioxidant, Antitumor, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mansoa alliacea has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidepressant, antioxidant, antiviral, anxiolytic.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |