Periploca calophylla
Periploca calophylla · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Periploca calophylla, scientifically known as Periploca calophylla, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to South and Southeast Asia. Renowned for its glossy, evergreen foliage, this plant is traditionally utilized in various folk remedies to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential in herbal medicine.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Rhizome
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Streptocaulon Calophyllum
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Periploca calophyllaSynonyms
- Streptocaulon calophyllum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Gentianales and is a member of the family Apocynaceae. Finally, it is situated within the genus Periploca.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Periploca | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across various regions of Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Tibet areas. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found specifically in the Assam region. Additionally, the species extends into the East Himalaya portion of the subcontinent. Collectively, these locations highlight a wide range of habitats for the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Periploca calophylloides, possesses various anatomical structures that contribute to its medicinal properties, though specific parts such as the leaves and stems are most frequently studied. While many species within this genus are characterized by their climbing or shrubby habits, the underground structures can be significant in certain botanical contexts; specifically, the rhizome serves as a vital storage organ for the plant, housing essential nutrients and bioactive compounds that are often utilized in traditional healing practices.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| rhizome | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Periploca calophylla has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Erigeside C, Kaempferol 3-O-beta-D-glucoside, Periplocin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Erigeside C | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kaempferol 3-O-beta-D-glucoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Periplocin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Erigeside C
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Kaempferol 3-O-beta-D-glucoside
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Periplocin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| n-butanol extracts | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |