Stephania pierrei
Stephania pierrei, commonly known as "erva-de-passarinho" in Brazil, is a climbing woody vine prized in traditional medicine. Rich in alkaloids, this botanical species is widely utilized for its potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties, playing a crucial role in folk remedies for treating various systemic ailments and infections.
- Scientific name: Stephania pierrei
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, falling into the family Menispermaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Stephania.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Menispermaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Stephania | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Stephania pierrei, is known by various regional names across different languages. In Azerbaijani, it is referred to as Pyer stefaniyası, while in Thailand, it is commonly called บัวกือ. In Indonesia, the species is known as Peleser siam, and in China, it is identified by the name 直立山乌龟.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| az | Pyer stefaniyası | Wikidata |
| th | บัวกือ | Wikidata |
| id | Peleser siam | Wikidata |
| zh | 直立山乌龟 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across several regions within the Indo-China territory. Its natural range extends through the diverse landscapes of Cambodia. Additionally, it can be located within the borders of Laos. The species is also widely distributed throughout Thailand. Finally, its geographical presence includes the various ecosystems of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Stephania pierrei, is a climbing vine primarily valued for its medicinal properties, which are concentrated within its specialized underground structures. The most significant part used in traditional pharmacological applications is the tubers, which serve as the plant's storage organs. These tuberous roots are harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds, making them the essential component for various herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tubers | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Stephania pierrei has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-asimilobine-2-O-beta-D-glucoside, (-)-nordicentrine, Oxocrebanine, oxocrebanine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-asimilobine-2-O-beta-D-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-nordicentrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oxocrebanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxocrebanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Stephania pierrei has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Stephania pierrei has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer disease, antimalarial.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |