Pericampylus glaucus
Pericampylus glaucus, commonly known as the climbing milky vine, is a medicinal woody climber native to parts of Africa and Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves and roots possess significant bioactive properties, often utilized for their potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antimalarial qualities in various herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Pericampylus glaucus
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, specifically within the family Menispermaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Pericampylus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Menispermaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pericampylus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Pericampylus glaucus, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to by several names, including 细圆藤 (xì yuán téng), 广藤 (guǎng téng), and 黑风散根 (hēi fēng sàn gēn). Specifically, in Simplified Chinese as used in mainland China (zh-cn), it is called 细圆藤, while in Traditional Chinese as used in Taiwan (zh-tw), it is written as 細圓藤.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 细圆藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 细圆藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 細圓藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑风散根 | Wikidata |
| zh | 广藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑风散 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小广藤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within several key regions of East Asia. In mainland China, its presence is noted across South-Central, Southeast, and the island of Hainan. The species also extends its range to the island of Taiwan. Furthermore, it can be found within the Nansei-shoto islands of Eastern Asia. Together, these locations define the natural habitat where Pericampylus glaucus thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pericampylus glaucus, is a climbing shrub characterized by several distinct morphological features used in traditional medicine. The stems are slender and twining in nature, allowing the plant to ascend through surrounding vegetation. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and typically possess a leathery texture. The aerial parts of the plant, which include the foliage and reproductive structures, are often the focus of botanical study. The fruits are small, fleshy berries that develop from the flowering branches. Beneath the soil, the roots serve as the primary anchoring and nutrient-absorbing system, though in many medicinal preparations, the chemical properties of the various organs are carefully evaluated for their therapeutic potential.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pericampylus glaucus has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include periglaucine A, (-)-8-oxocanadine, (-)-8-oxotetrahydropalmatine, betulinic acid, daucosterol.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| periglaucine A | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-8-oxocanadine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-8-oxotetrahydropalmatine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epifriedelinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melissic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| norruffscine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmatic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stearic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pericampylus glaucus has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pericampylus glaucus has 16 reported medicinal uses identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Acanthamoeba infection, asthma, boils, cancer, conjunctivitis.
- Total uses
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Acanthamoeba infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| boils | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| conjunctivitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eclampsia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hair loss | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |