Periploca forrestii
Periploca forrestii, commonly known as Forrest's Periploca, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Native to specific tropical regions, it contains bioactive compounds utilized for their diverse therapeutic properties. Understanding its chemical profile is essential for exploring its potential applications in modern pharmacological research and treatments.
- Scientific name: Periploca forrestii
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 Gentianales and the family Apocynaceae. Ultimately, the species is identified under 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 |
Common Names
This plant, Periploca forrestii, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 黑龙骨, with the simplified character form 黑龙骨 used in mainland China (zh-cn) and the traditional character form 黑龍骨 used in Taiwan (zh-tw). Additionally, the species is identified by the names 铁散沙 and 西南杠柳 within various Chinese-language botanical contexts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黑龙骨 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黑龙骨 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黑龍骨 | Wikidata |
| zh | 铁散沙 | Wikidata |
| zh | 西南杠柳 | Wikidata |
| zh | 滇杠柳 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑骨藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 飞仙藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 铁骨头 | Wikidata |
| zh | 青蛇胆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Asia. Within China, it can be found throughout the South-Central provinces and the Southeast territories. Its range further extends into the high-altitude regions of Tibet and Qinghai. Additionally, the species is located within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in the state of Assam. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Periplocha forrestii, utilizes various anatomical structures for its medicinal properties, specifically involving its stems and roots. The stems serve as the primary structural support and transport system for the climbing woody vine, while the roots anchor the plant into the soil and absorb essential nutrients. In traditional medicinal practices, different components of these parts may be processed to extract bioactive compounds used for their therapeutic effects.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Periploca forrestii has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,4-D, 3-O-caffeoyl quinic acid, 4-O-caffeoyl quinic acid, 5-O-caffeoyl quinic acid, 6-BA.
- Total chemicals
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,4-D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-O-caffeoyl quinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-O-caffeoyl quinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-O-caffeoyl quinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-BA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IBA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NAA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiac glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Periploca forrestii 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Periploca forrestii has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, ischemic stroke, joint pain.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rheumatoid arthritis | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cerebrovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ischemic stroke | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| joint pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melanogenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuroinflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| soft tissue injuries | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |