Marsdenia
Marsdenia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Marsdenia, scientifically known as Marsdenia, is a diverse genus of climbing shrubs within the Apocynaceae family. Renowned for its rich phytochemical profile, these plants contain various bioactive alkaloids and glycosides. Historically utilized in traditional medicine, they offer significant therapeutic potential in treating inflammatory, antimicrobial, and various other physiological conditions.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Conocalpis
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
MarsdeniaSynonyms
- Conocalpis
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Pterygocarpus
- Traunia
- Leichardtia
- Papuastelma
- Ecliptostelma
- Verlotia
- Ruehssia
- Pseusmagennetus
- Dregea
- Sinomarsdenia
- Pseudomarsdenia
- Elcomarhiza
- Stephanotella
- Baxtera
- Chlorochlamys
- Harmandiella
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianaales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Marsdenia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Marsdenia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of the African continent and its surrounding waters. In East Tropical Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Kenya and Tanzania. Moving toward the southern part of the continent, the species is also established in South Tropical Africa, specifically in Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Additionally, its presence extends into the Western Indian Ocean, where it inhabits the Comoros. Collectively, these locations highlight the wide range of habitats this medicinal plant occupies.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar |
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| China | Tibet |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Marsdenia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include PA.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
PA
- Phytochemistry