Senecio scandens
Senecio scandens, commonly known as the climbing groundsel, is a versatile climbing herb valued in traditional medicine. Characterized by its creeping habit and delicate foliage, this plant is frequently utilized for its bioactive compounds. It plays a significant role in various herbal remedies, particularly for addressing diverse inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Senecio scandens
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Senecio scandens, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. It is specifically identified by its genus, Senecio.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Senecio | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Senecio scandens, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 千里光, a name used consistently across different written forms including simplified Chinese (千里光), traditional Chinese (千里光), and the specific variants for mainland China (zh-cn) and Taiwan (zh-tw), as well as the general Mandarin designation (zh). Additionally, in Japanese, the plant is commonly known as タイキンギク.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 千里光 | Wikidata |
| ja | タイキンギク | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 千里光 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 千里光 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 千里光 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蔓黄菀 | Wikidata |
| zh | 九里明 | Wikidata |
| zh | 夏枯草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of China. It can be found throughout the China South-Central area, contributing to its widespread presence in the southern territories. The species is also documented in the tropical environment of Hainan. Furthermore, its range extends into the China North-Central provinces, demonstrating significant climatic adaptability. Finally, the plant is known to inhabit the China Southeast region, rounding out its extensive coverage across the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant is characterized by its unique growth habit, functioning as a climbing herb that utilizes a specialized climbing woody stem to ascend surrounding vegetation. As a medicinal herb, its structure allows it to navigate its environment effectively, with the sturdy, woody stem providing the necessary support for its climbing life cycle.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| herb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| climbing woody stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Senecio scandens has 36 reported phytochemicals identified across 47 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include adonifoline, senecionine, senkirkine, flavonoids, hyperoside.
- Total chemicals
- 36
- Scientific sources
- 47
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| adonifoline | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| senecionine | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| senkirkine | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperoside | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-(1,4-dihydroxy-cyclohexanyl) -acetic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-tigloylplatynecine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PAs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| adonifoline N-oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Senecio scandens has 9 reported activities identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatotoxic, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatotoxic | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tumorigenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Senecio scandens has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include conjunctivitis, enteritis, respiratory tract infections, rhinitis, sinusitis.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| conjunctivitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| enteritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| respiratory tract infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhinitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sinusitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |