Nekemias grossedentata
Nekemias grossedentata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Moderate (133 studies) · ★★★☆☆
, scientifically known as Nekemias grossedentata, is a resilient herbaceous plant often found in moist habitats. Commonly referred to as large-toothed nettles, it belongs to the Urticaceae family. While primarily recognized for its distinct serrated foliage, this species holds significant interest in ethnobotany for its potential therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Vitaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf · Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ampelopsis Grossedentata · Ampelopsis Cantoniensis Var. Grossedentata
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Nekemias grossedentataSynonyms
- Ampelopsis grossedentata
- Ampelopsis cantoniensis var. grossedentata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Vitales, falling into the family Vitaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Nekemias and the specific species Nekemias grossedentata.
| 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 specific geographical range across several key regions in East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central provinces. It is also found distributed throughout the Southeast regions of China. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, this medicinal plant is documented to grow within the borders of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Neemias grossedentata, possesses several distinct morphological features that are often utilized in traditional applications. The large, serrated leaves serve as a primary identifier, though the young leaves are frequently preferred for their potency and tenderness. The roots form a robust underground system, while the dried stems can be processed for various medicinal preparations. Notably, a characteristic white powder on the surface of certain parts can sometimes be observed, which is a key botanical marker for distinguishing this specific species.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Journal of food science (and other 10 sources) | ★★★★★ |
| stem | Scientific reports (and other 5 sources) | ★★★☆☆ |
| root | Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Nekemias grossedentata has 45 reported phytochemicals identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Dihydromyricetin, Flavonoids, Ampelopsin, Myricitrin, dihydroquercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Dihydromyricetin | 16 supporting sources | ★★★★★ |
| Flavonoids | 5 supporting sources | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ampelopsin | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Myricitrin | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| dihydroquercetin | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| myricetin | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DHM | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Dihydromyricetin
- Journal of food science
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
- Scientific reports
- European journal of pharmacology
View 11 additional sources
- Brain research bulletin
- Food & function
- Molecular medicine reports
- Horticulture research
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
- Metabolites
- Frontiers in plant science
- Scanning
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
- Genomics
- BMC plant biology
Flavonoids
- Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources
- Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
- Genomics
Ampelopsin
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Myricitrin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
- Metabolites
dihydroquercetin
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
- Scientific reports
- Metabolites
myricetin
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
polyphenols
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- Acta pharmaceutica Sinica. B
- Genomics
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
DHM
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
- Food & function
Gallic acid
- Food chemistry: X
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Activities
Nekemias grossedentata has 7 reported activities identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antitumor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Pharmacognosy magazine (and other 7 sources) | ★★★★☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Nekemias grossedentata has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include aphonia, blood pressure, fatigue, heatstroke, sore throat.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| aphonia | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood pressure | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatigue | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heatstroke | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sore throat | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sore-throat | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| toothache | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| vine tea | Scientific reports (and other 8 sources) | ★★★★☆ |
| AG extract | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AGE | Frontiers in veterinary science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ampelopsis grossedentata extracts (AMP) | Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dihydromyricetin | Scanning (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dihydromyricetin (DHM) | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf extractions | Journal of food science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf extracts | Journal of food science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vine Tea | Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vine tea | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |