Strychnos minor
Strychnos minor, commonly known as the small strychnine vine, is a climbing woody plant native to tropical regions. Characterized by its distinctive foliage and small flowers, this species belongs to the Loganiaceae family. While historically studied for its chemical properties, it requires careful handling due to potential alkaloid toxicity.
- Scientific name: Strychnos minor
- Family: Not available
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several key regions of Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka. Its distribution also extends into the Indo-China region, where it is present in Cambodia. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit Myanmar. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where this medicinal plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Strychnos minor, is a woody climber characterized by its robust structural components. While many medicinal applications focus on the leaves or fruits, the wood of the plant is a defining physical feature of its growth habit. The woody stems provide the necessary support for the vine to ascend through surrounding vegetation, and the chemical properties found within the plant's tissues are often distributed throughout its woody parts.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wood | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Strychnos minor has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ferulic acid, flavonoid, gallic acid, o-coumaric acid.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| o-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Strychnos minor has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include H1N1 virus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| H1N1 virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |