Smilax corbularia
Smilax corbularia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Smilax corbularia, scientifically known as Smilax corbularia, is a climbing woody vine native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, this plant possesses various bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized for its potential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, offering valuable insights into natural therapeutic approaches for diverse ailments.
- Family
- Smilacaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Smilax corbulariaTaxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Smilax corbularia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Liliales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Smilacaceae and falls under the genus Smilax.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Liliales | WCVP |
| Family | Smilacaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Smilax | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions in Asia. In China, its distribution spans across the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan territories. Moving into the Indo-China region, the species can also be found within the borders of Cambodia. Additionally, its habitat extends into the country of Laos. Collectively, these locations highlight the specific environmental preferences of Smilax corbularia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Smilax corbularia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Astilbin, Engeletin, quercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Astilbin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Engeletin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Astilbin
- Asian Pacific journal of allergy and immunology
Engeletin
- Asian Pacific journal of allergy and immunology
quercetin
- Asian Pacific journal of allergy and immunology
Activities
Smilax corbularia has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Estrogenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Estrogenic | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Smilax corbularia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include AIDS.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| AIDS | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| aqueous and ethanolic extracts | Asian Pacific journal of allergy and immunology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic (EtOH) extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| water extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |