Ampelopsis cantoniensis (Q11064724)
Nekemias cantoniensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Ampelopsis cantoniensis (Q11064724), scientifically known as Nekemias cantoniensis, is a climbing shrub valued in traditional medicine. Native to tropical regions, this plant is recognized for its diverse therapeutic properties. It is frequently utilized in folk remedies to treat various ailments, highlighting its significant ethnobotanical importance and pharmacological potential.
- Family
- Vitaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Vitis Cantoniensis · Ampelopsis Cantoniensis · 9 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Nekemias cantoniensisSynonyms
- Vitis cantoniensis
- Ampelopsis cantoniensis
- Ampelopsis leeoides
- Ampelopsis cantoniensis var. harmandii
- Ampelopsis annamensis
- Leea theifera
- Vitis multijugata
- Cissus cantoniensis
- Nekemias hypoglauca
- Hedera hypoglauca
- Ampelopsis hypoglauca
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Nekemias cantoniensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Vitales and the family Vitaceae. It is further categorized under the genus Nekemias.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Vitales | WCVP |
| Family | Vitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nekemias | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several distinct regions of East Asia. In China, its presence is documented across South-Central, Southeast, and the island of Hainan. Furthermore, the species can be found in the high-altitude terrains of Tibet. Beyond mainland China, the plant's distribution extends to the island nation of Japan. Together, these locations highlight its wide ecological footprint throughout the Eastern Asian landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nekemias cantoniensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ampelopsin, myricetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ampelopsin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ampelopsin
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
myricetin
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials