Siraitia siamensis
Siraitia siavensis, commonly known as the Siamese climbing plant, is a versatile medicinal climber native to Southeast Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves and stems are frequently utilized for their anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties, offering a natural approach to treating various ailments and skin conditions.
- Scientific name: Siraitia siamensis
- Family: Cucurbitaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is categorized within the order Cucurbitales and the family Cucurbitaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Siraitia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cucurbitales | WCVP |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Siraitia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Siraitia siamensis, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is known as 翅子罗汉果, a name shared across the zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn language codes. Additionally, it is identified by the names 凡力 and 红汞藤 in various Chinese linguistic contexts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 翅子罗汉果 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 翅子罗汉果 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 翅子罗汉果 | Wikidata |
| zh | 凡力 | Wikidata |
| zh | 红汞藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 罗汉果叶 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning several distinct ecological regions. Within China, its presence is documented across both the South-Central and Southeast territories. The species also extends into the Indo-China region, specifically inhabiting the landscapes of Thailand and Vietnam. Furthermore, its distribution reaches into Malesia, where it can be found on the island of Borneo. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environmental niches occupied by Siraitia siamensis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Siraitia siamensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include mogroside.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| mogroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |