Periploca hydaspidis
Periploca hydaspidis, commonly known as a climbing shrub from the Apocynaceae family, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used in various folk remedies to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering promising potential for modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Periploca hydaspidis
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Periploca, and species name, Periploca hydaspidis.
| 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 hydaspidis, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the hydaspidis periploce. Moving into local linguistic contexts, it is known as la periploca hidraspides in Spanish, a periploca hidraspides in Portuguese, and la periploca idraspide in Italian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of the Indian Subcontinent. Within this vast region, it can be found growing throughout the various terrains of India. Its presence also extends into the neighboring territories of Pakistan. Furthermore, the species is specifically documented to inhabit the West Himalaya. These distinct locations highlight the specific ecological range of Periploca hydaspidis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Periploca hydaspidis, is a medicinal species where the root serves as a significant component for therapeutic applications. In various traditional practices, the root is harvested and utilized for its specific bioactive properties, often being processed into decoctions or powders to treat various ailments. The chemical constituents found within the root structure are essential to the plant's overall medicinal profile, making it a vital part of the plant's pharmacological identity.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Periploca hydaspidis has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Alkenes, Decanal, Decanoic acid, Dioxane, Furanol.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alkenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Decanal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Decanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dioxane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Furanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oxirane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |