Periploca laevigata
Periploca laevigatata, commonly known as the smooth periploca, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat various ailments, including skin inflammations and digestive issues, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern therapeutic research and development.
- Scientific name: Periploca laevigata
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Periploca laevigata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianaales and the family Apocynaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized 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, known scientifically as Periploca laevigata, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In German, it is known as the Glatte Baumschlinge, while in Arabic, it is called حلّاب.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Glatte Baumschlinge | Wikidata |
| aeb-arab | حلّاب | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is a notable species within the Macaronesian botanical region. Its natural distribution is specifically concentrated within certain island territories. Most notably, it can be found growing across the Canary Islands. Additionally, its range extends to the Selvagens Islands. These specific locations define its unique geographical presence in the Atlantic.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Selvagens | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Periploca laeviagata, is primarily utilized in traditional medicinal practices through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which encompass the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the plant's medicinal properties while focusing on the most accessible and concentrated portions of the organism.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Periploca laevigata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include condensed tannins, flavonoids, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| condensed tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Periploca laevigata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Periploca laevigata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic, diabetic complications, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetic complications | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |