Silk Vines
Periploca · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Silk Vines, scientifically known as Periploca, is a versatile climbing shrub valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, respiratory issues, and inflammation. Its resilient nature and bioactive compounds make it a significant subject in ethnobotanical research and herbal healing.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Silk Vines
- Scientific synonyms
- Socotora · Ehretiana · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Silk Vines
Scientific Names
Accepted name
PeriplocaSynonyms
- Socotora
- Ehretiana
- Cyprinia
- Campelepis
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Periploca (Apocynaceae)
- Campelepis
- Cyprinia
- Parquetina
- Socotora (Apocynaceae)
- Periploca (Cosmopterigidae)
German:
- Baumschlingen
- Periploca (Cosmopterigidae)
French:
- Periploca (Cosmopterigidae)
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Periploca |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Periploca has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cardiac Glycosides.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Glycosides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cardiac Glycosides
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Periploca has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antitumor, Cardiotonic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiotonic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Antioxidant
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Antitumor
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Cardiotonic
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)