Stauntonia cavalerieana
Stauntonia cavalerieana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Stauntonia cavalerieana, scientifically known as Stauntonia cavalerieana, is a rare medicinal climbing vine native to specific subtropical regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine for its potent bioactive compounds, offering promising potential for treating various inflammatory and systemic conditions.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Fruit
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Stauntonia cavalerieanaDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found inhabiting the South-Central areas as well as the Southeast regions. Its range also extends into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, it is documented to grow in the country of Cambodia. Additionally, the species is known to occur within the borders of Laos.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Stauntonia cavalerieana is characterized by a complex growth habit where the degree of woodiness is variable, exhibiting woody, non-woody, and transitional structural traits depending on the age and environmental context of the specimen. As a climbing vine, its vegetative structure typically consists of slender, twining stems that can develop significant lignification as they mature, transitioning from flexible, non-woody tendrils to more robust, woody scaffolds. The foliage is arranged in a manner that supports its climbing nature, while the stem architecture reflects this variable woodiness, allowing the plant to navigate through forest canopies. The overall physical form is defined by this structural plasticity, ranging from herbaceous-like young shoots to more permanent, woody woody segments that provide the necessary support for its climbing life cycle.
- Woodiness :
- variable
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Stauntonia cavalerieana has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fruit
- Natural product research