Streptocaulon juventas
Streptocaulon juventas, commonly known as the "Wild Ivy" or "Streptocaulo," is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in various folk remedies to treat skin ailments, promote wound healing, and manage inflammatory conditions through its natural properties.
- Scientific name: Streptocaulon juventas
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Streptocauloon juventas, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apocynaceae and the genus Streptocauloon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Streptocaulon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Streptocauloon juventas, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 暗消藤 (Àn xiāo téng), and it is also commonly called 马莲鞍 (Mǎ lián ān), 马连鞍 (Mǎ lián ān), or by the combined name 暗消藤（马连鞍、马莲鞍）. Additionally, in Vietnamese, the species is identified as Hà thủ ô trắng.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 暗消藤 | Wikidata |
| vi | Hà thủ ô trắng | Wikidata |
| zh | 马莲鞍 | Wikidata |
| zh | 暗消藤（马连鞍、马莲鞍） | Wikidata |
| zh | 马连鞍 | Wikidata |
| zh | 古羊藤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range primarily concentrated within East and Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is documented across the South-Central and Southeast regions. Its distribution extends into the Indo-China peninsula, where it can be found in several distinct territories. Specifically, it inhabits parts of Cambodia and Laos within this subtropical zone. Additionally, the species is also recorded as growing in Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | 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 | Malaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Streptocauloon juvenitas, possesses a specialized structure where the roots serve as a fundamental component of its biological makeup. While the species is often recognized for its distinct stems and foliage, the roots are essential for anchoring the plant into its substrate and facilitating the absorption of necessary nutrients and water from the soil. In the context of medicinal studies, various plant parts are often scrutinized, and the root system remains a vital part of the plant's overall physiological framework.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Streptocaulon juventas has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (R)-2-ethyl-3-methylbutyl beta-rutinoside, digitoxigenin gentiobioside.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (R)-2-ethyl-3-methylbutyl beta-rutinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| digitoxigenin gentiobioside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Streptocaulon juventas has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |