Pachygone dasycarpa

Pachygone dasycarpa, commonly known as a medicinal climber, is a botanical species valued for its diverse therapeutic potential. Found in specific tropical regions, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to address various ailments. Scientific research continues to explore its bioactive compounds for future pharmacological and healing applications.

  • Scientific name: Pachygone dasycarpa
  • Family: Menispermaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Tropical

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic details place it in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Menispermaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Pachygone.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Ranunculales WCVP
Family Menispermaceae WCVP
Genus Pachygone WCVP

Distribution

This plant, Pachygone dasycarpa, exhibits a specific distribution across the diverse landscapes of the Indo-China region. Its natural habitat spans several countries, including the lush territories of Cambodia and Laos. Additionally, the species can be found growing within the borders of Myanmar. The geographical range further extends into the tropical environments of Thailand. Finally, its presence is also documented throughout the various regions of Vietnam.

Region Area Source
Indo-China Cambodia WCVP
Indo-China Laos WCVP
Indo-China Myanmar WCVP
Indo-China Thailand WCVP
Indo-China Vietnam WCVP

Chemicals

Pachygone dasycarpa has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-12-O-methyltricordatine, (+)-2'-norcocsuline, (+)-Angchibangkine, (+)-O-methylangchibangkine, (+)-angchibangkine.

Total chemicals
11
Scientific sources
11

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
(+)-12-O-methyltricordatine 1 ★☆☆☆☆
(+)-2'-norcocsuline 1 ★☆☆☆☆
(+)-Angchibangkine 1 ★☆☆☆☆
(+)-O-methylangchibangkine 1 ★☆☆☆☆
(+)-angchibangkine 1 ★☆☆☆☆
(+)-atherospermoline 1 ★☆☆☆☆
(+)-cocsuline 1 ★☆☆☆☆
(+)-daphnoline 1 ★☆☆☆☆
(+)-fangchinoline 1 ★☆☆☆☆
(+)-tetrandrine 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Pachygone dasycarpa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum.

Total uses
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
Plasmodium falciparum 1 ★☆☆☆☆