Siphocampylus verticillatus
Siphocampylus verticillatus, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical ecosystems, holds profound ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its unique phytochemical properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments. Understanding its biological characteristics is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Siphocampylus verticillatus
- Family: Campanulaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant 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 Campanulaceae. Its specific taxonomic identification is completed by the genus Siphocampylus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Campanulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Siphocampylus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Siphocampylus verticillatus, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the whorled trumpet vine, while in Spanish, it is known as campánula de hojas verticiladas. In Portuguese, the plant is identified as campainha-de-folhas-verticiladas.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily found across several regions within Brazil, specifically in the Southeast and South. Its distribution extends further into Southern South America, where it is located in the Northeast of Argentina. Additionally, the species can be found throughout the territory of Paraguay. Finally, its range reaches into Uruguay, completing its presence in the southern part of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Siphocampylus verticillatus, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which encompass the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the plant's medicinal properties while leaving the root system intact to ensure the organism's continued survival and regrowth.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Siphocampylus verticillatus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Siphocampylus verticillatus has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include depression, nociception.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nociception | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |