Stephania rotunda
Stephanania rotundat, commonly known as the Round-leaf Stephanania, is a climbing medicinal vine native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, including inflammatory conditions and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Stephania rotunda
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, it is further categorized into the family Menispermaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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, Stephanostaphis rotundata, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the round-leaved stephanostaphis, while in Spanish, it is known as la stephanostaphis de hojas redondas. In the context of Portuguese, the plant is called stephanostaphis de folhas redondas, and in French, it is identified as la stephanostaphis à feuilles rondes.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found growing specifically within the Tibet region. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is located in Assam and throughout India. Furthermore, the species is distributed across Bangladesh and the East Himalaya area. These diverse locations highlight the wide ecological range of Stephanotis rotundata.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Stephania rotundata, is a medicinal climber that is primarily valued for its underground structures. The most significant parts utilized in traditional medicine are its large, fleshy tubers, which are often harvested for their therapeutic properties. In addition to these prominent tubers, the plant also develops a root system that supports its growth and nutrient uptake, though it is the specialized tuberous organs that serve as the main source of its bioactive compounds.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tubers | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Stephania rotunda has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include tetrahydropalmatine, THP, Tetrahydropalmatine, xylopinine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tetrahydropalmatine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| THP | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tetrahydropalmatine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xylopinine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Stephania rotunda has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antiplasmodial, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Stephania rotunda has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, cancer, fever, headache, malaria.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |