Jukti
Stephanotis volubilis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Jukti, scientifically known as Stephanotis volubilis, is a versatile medicinal plant cherished in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its fragrant blooms and therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat respiratory ailments and skin conditions. This botanical treasure offers a unique blend of aesthetic beauty and profound pharmacological potential.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Jukti
- Scientific synonyms
- Marsdenia Volubilis Var. Lacuna · Marsdenia Volubilis Var. Angustifolia · 24 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Jukti
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Stephanotis volubilisSynonyms
- Marsdenia volubilis var. lacuna
- Marsdenia volubilis var. angustifolia
- Dregea angustifolia
- Wattakaka angustifolia
- Apocynum tiliifolium
- Marsdenia lanceolata
- Hoya volubilis
- Wattakaka lanceolata
- Marsdenia volubilis
- Wattakaka volubilis
- Dregea volubilis
- Wattakaka volubilis var. glabra
- Wattakaka volubilis var. lacuna
- Dregea volubilis var. lacuna
- Dregea volubilis var. viridiflora
- Dregea pubescens
- Dregea formosana
- Dregea lanceolata
- Hoya carnosa var. formosana
- Wattakaka pubescens
- Tylophora macrantha
- Hoya formosana
- Hoya lacuna
- Dregea volubilis var. angustifolia
- Dregea volubilis var. glabra
- Asclepias volubilis
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, it falls under the family Apocynaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Stephanotis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Stephanotis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends to Eastern Asia, specifically within the island of Taiwan. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented in the state of Assam. Additionally, the plant is also native to the regions of Bangladesh.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Stephanotis volubilis 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 leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Chemicals
Stephanotis volubilis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Hexadecanoic acid, Octadecanoic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hexadecanoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Octadecanoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hexadecanoic acid
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Octadecanoic acid
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Preparations
Stephanotis volubilis has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Wattakaka volubilis steroidal glycoside mixture (WVSM).
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Wattakaka volubilis steroidal glycoside mixture (wvsm) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Wattakaka volubilis steroidal glycoside mixture (wvsm)
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology