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Rhaphidophora decursiva

Rhaphidophora decursiva · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (29 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Rhaphidophora decursiva, is a resilient medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Often found in diverse ecosystems, it possesses unique phytochemical properties used to treat various ailments. Understanding its therapeutic potential offers valuable insights into natural pharmacology and the ongoing exploration of plant-based medicine.

Family
Araceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Leaf · Stem
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Monstera Decursiva · Scindapsus Decursivus · 4 more

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Rhaphidophora decursiva

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Alismatales. Finally, it resides in the family Araceae and is identified by the genus Rhaphidophorha.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Alismatales WCVP
Family Araceae WCVP
Genus Rhaphidophora WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several key regions of Asia. In China, it is widely distributed throughout the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Furthermore, its range extends into the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Beyond Chinese borders, the species is also found within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in Assam. This varied distribution highlights the plant's ability to thrive in diverse ecological landscapes.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China Hainan WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
China Tibet WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Assam WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh WCVP
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya WCVP
Indian Subcontinent India WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Nepal WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Sri Lanka WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Rhaphidofora decursiva, is utilized in traditional medicine through specific components of its anatomy. The stems provide a structural foundation for the plant's growth, while the dried leaves are often the primary part harvested and processed for medicinal use.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
leaf Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
stem Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Rhaphidophora decursiva has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Dehydrovomifoliol, (+)-Medioresinol, (-)-hydroxydihydrobovolide, (-)-pinoresinol, (-)-syringaresinol.

Chemicals reported in Rhaphidophora decursiva
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(+)-Dehydrovomifoliol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(+)-Medioresinol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(-)-hydroxydihydrobovolide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(-)-pinoresinol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(-)-syringaresinol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Grandisin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
N-Butylbenzamide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Polysyphorin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
RHAPHIDECURSINOL A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
RHAPHIDECURSINOL B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(+)-Dehydrovomifoliol

  1. Journal of natural products

(+)-Medioresinol

  1. Journal of natural products

(-)-hydroxydihydrobovolide

  1. Journal of natural products

(-)-pinoresinol

  1. Journal of natural products

(-)-syringaresinol

  1. Journal of natural products

Grandisin

  1. Journal of natural products

N-Butylbenzamide

  1. Journal of natural products

Polysyphorin

  1. Journal of natural products

RHAPHIDECURSINOL A

  1. Journal of natural products

RHAPHIDECURSINOL B

  1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Rhaphidophora decursiva has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antimalarial Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Rhaphidophora decursiva has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
Plasmodium falciparum Planta medica (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
dried leaves and stems Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆