Paullinia pinnata
Paullinia pinnata, commonly known as the climber or woody vine, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat various ailments, including inflammation and digestive issues, offering valuable insights for contemporary pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Paullinia pinnata
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Sapindales and the family Sapindaceae. Finally, the medicinal species is identified by the genus Paullinia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapindaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Paullinia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Paulinnia pinnata, is referred to by the common name Kurunsamanɔnfɔn in the bm language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bm | Kurunsamanɔnfɔn | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found throughout the region of West Tropical Africa. Its natural range includes the country of Benin, where it grows in specific local habitats. It can also be located within the borders of Burkina Faso. Furthermore, the species is distributed across Gambia and Ghana. Finally, its geographical presence extends to the nation of Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Paullinia pinnata, possesses various morphological components that contribute to its medicinal profile. The structure is supported by sturdy stems that provide the necessary framework for growth, while the root system serves to anchor the plant and absorb essential nutrients from the soil. The most prominent feature includes the lush leaves, which are often the primary focus for harvesting bioactive compounds. Beyond these individual elements, the entire aerial part of the plant, encompassing everything above the ground such as the foliage and stems, is frequently utilized in traditional preparations to harness its therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Paullinia pinnata has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-hydroxycarbamoyl-4-methyl-pentanoic acid, epicatechin, flavonoid, flavonoids, friedelin.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-hydroxycarbamoyl-4-methyl-pentanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| friedelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methylinositol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nimbolinin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pheophorbide A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Paullinia pinnata has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Paullinia pinnata has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, cancer, Ancylostoma caninum, Caenorhabditis elegans, anemia.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ancylostoma caninum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caenorhabditis elegans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| angiogenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |