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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |