Periploca graeca
Periploca graeca, commonly known as the milky climber, is a perennial woody vine valued in traditional medicine. Native to tropical regions, it is characterized by its milky latex and small, fragrant flowers. This plant is frequently studied for its diverse pharmacological properties, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory potential.
- Scientific name: Periploca graeca
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Periploca graeca, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae under the order Gentianales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Apocynaceae 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 |
Common Names
This plant, Periploca graeca, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is referred to as die Griechische Baumschlinge, while in Azerbaijani, it is called Yunan güyəməsi. Its names in other languages include Græsk Træranke in Danish, Yunan İpekotu in Turkish, and Görögtekercs in Hungarian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Griechische Baumschlinge | Wikidata |
| az | Yunan güyəməsi | Wikidata |
| da | Græsk Træranke | Wikidata |
| tr | Yunan İpekotu | Wikidata |
| hu | Görögtekercs | Wikidata |
| ru | Обвойник греческий | Wikidata |
| fa | پریپلکا گراکا | Wikidata |
| bg | гърбач | Wikidata |
| azb | یونان گویمهسی | Wikidata |
| hy | Շրջահյուս հունական | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across various regions of the European continent. In Southwestern Europe, its distribution includes both France and Spain. Moving toward the Balkan Peninsula, it can be found throughout Southeastern Europe. Specifically, its range extends into the territories of Albania and Bulgaria. Finally, the species is also well-documented within the country of Greece.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Periploca graeca, possesses various morphological characteristics, but the small branches are particularly significant in its botanical profile. These woody, slender stems serve as the primary structural framework that supports the climbing or sprawling habit of the shrub. In medicinal contexts, the components derived from these small branches are often scrutinized for their phytochemical properties, as the entire vegetative structure can contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its traditional therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| small branches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Periploca graeca has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include calogenin 3-O-beta-D-digitalopyranoside-20-O-beta-D-canaropyranoside.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| calogenin 3-O-beta-D-digitalopyranoside-20-O-beta-D-canaropyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |