Porana volubilis
Porana volubiilis, commonly known as the climbing vine, is a remarkable medicinal plant featured in various traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this climbing species is often utilized for its potential therapeutic benefits, offering significant interest to researchers exploring natural remedies for holistic health and wellness.
- Scientific name: Porana volubilis
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Porana volubilis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Solanales and the family Convolvulaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Porana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Convolvulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Porana | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Porana volubilis, is referred to by the common name ဆောင်တော်ကူးပန်းပင် in Myanmar (my).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| my | ဆောင်တော်ကူးပန်းပင် | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning several distinct maritime and continental regions. Within the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found growing in Mauritius, Réunion, and the Seychelles. Its range also extends to the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the borders of India. Furthermore, the species is documented in the Indo-China region, particularly around the Andaman Islands. These various locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive across diverse tropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Porana volubilis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include galactose, galacturonic acid, mannose.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| galactose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galacturonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mannose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |