Periploca
Periploca, commonly known as the milkvine, is a versatile genus of climbing shrubs celebrated in traditional medicine. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, these plants are frequently utilized to treat skin ailments and inflammatory conditions. Exploring its botanical properties reveals a fascinating intersection of natural healing and diverse ecological significance.
- Scientific name: Periploca
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Gentianales and the family Apocynaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed 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 is known by several different names depending on the language and regional context. In Swedish, it is referred to as Trädslingesläktet, while in French, Russian, Spanish, and German, it is commonly identified as Periploca (Cosmopterigidae).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sv | Trädslingesläktet | Wikidata |
| fr | Periploca (Cosmopterigidae) | Wikidata |
| ru | Periploca (Cosmopterigidae) | Wikidata |
| es | Periploca (Cosmopterigidae) | Wikidata |
| de | Periploca (Cosmopterigidae) | Wikidata |
| it | Periploca (Cosmopterigidae) | Wikidata |
| bg | Periploca (Cosmopterigidae) | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of France and Spain. Moving toward the eastern side of the continent, its presence extends into Southeastern Europe. Specifically, it is documented in the territories of Albania and Bulgaria. Finally, the species is also commonly distributed throughout 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 | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
Chemicals
Periploca has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cardiac glycosides.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cardiac glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Periploca has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antitumor, Cardiotonic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiotonic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |