Neuropeltis racemosa
Neuropeltis racemosa, commonly known as the medicinal vine, is a significant botanical species valued in traditional herbal medicine. Renowned for its unique therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to support neurological health and cognitive functions. Its bioactive compounds offer promising potential for developing natural treatments in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Neuropeltis racemosa
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Solanales, falling into the family Convolvulaceae. Ultimately, the medicinal species is identified by the genus Neuropeltis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Convolvulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Neuropeltis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Neuropeltis racemosa, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 盾苞藤 and 盾苞果.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 盾苞藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 盾苞果 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its distribution extends through the South-Central provinces and reaches the island of Hainan. The species is also well-represented within the Indo-China region. Specifically, it can be found growing in the natural habitats of Cambodia and Laos. Finally, its documented presence continues into the territory of Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Neuropeltis racemosa has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include N-trans-coumaroyltyramine, N-trans-feruloyltyramine, methyl 3-methyl-2-butenoate, scopoletin, syringic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| N-trans-coumaroyltyramine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-trans-feruloyltyramine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl 3-methyl-2-butenoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopoletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| syringic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Neuropeltis racemosa has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dysentery, hypoglycemia, muscle rigidity.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| muscle rigidity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |