Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Japanese creeper
Parthenocissus tricuspita, commonly known as three-leaf ivy, is a climbing woody vine prized for its ornamental beauty and medicinal potential. Traditionally used in folk medicine to treat respiratory ailments and skin inflammations, this resilient plant thrives in diverse habitats, offering unique bioactive compounds for contemporary pharmacological research and studies.
- Scientific name: Parthenocissus tricuspidata
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Vitales and the family Vitaceae, it is classified under the genus Parthenocissus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Vitales | WCVP |
| Family | Vitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Parthenocissus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Parthenocissus tricuspidata, is widely recognized by several common names across different Chinese linguistic contexts. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 爬墙虎 (zh-hans/zh-cn/zh-sg), while in Traditional Chinese, the name is written as 爬牆虎 (zh-hant/zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 爬墙虎 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 爬牆虎 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 爬牆虎 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 爬墙虎 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 爬墙虎 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 地錦 | Wikidata |
| pl | Winobluszcz trójklapowy | Wikidata |
| ko | 담쟁이덩굴 | Wikidata |
| ru | девичий виноград триостренный | Wikidata |
| uk | японський плющ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in both Great Britain and Ireland. Its distribution extends into Middle Europe, where it is established in Belgium and Germany. Furthermore, the species reaches the Mediterranean climate of Southwestern Europe. Specifically, it is documented to inhabit the Baleares islands within that southern region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Parthenocissus tricuspidata, possesses various components that are utilized in different medicinal and scientific applications. The leaves are a primary focus of study due to their rich phytochemical profile, often being processed to create a concentrated leaf extract for pharmacological testing. Furthermore, the structural elements of the vine, specifically the stem bark, contain bioactive compounds that are of significant interest. Researchers often utilize a bark extract to investigate the plant's potential therapeutic properties, demonstrating that multiple parts of the vine contribute to its overall medicinal value.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 7
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Parthenocissus tricuspidata has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,24-dihydroxyursolic acid, 2alpha-hydroxyursolic acid, beta-sitosterol glucoside, kaempferol, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,24-dihydroxyursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2alpha-hydroxyursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin 3-O-beta-D-glucuronide methyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Parthenocissus tricuspidata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |