Strychnos vanprukii
Strychnos vanprukii, commonly known as a vital medicinal climber, holds significant importance in traditional herbal medicine. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant is prized for its bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized in folk remedies to treat various ailments, offering unique therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Strychnos vanprukii
- Family: Loganiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It further falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, specifically within the family Loganiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus classification as Strychnos.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Loganiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Strychnos | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Strychnos vanprukii, is referred to by the common name വള്ളിക്കാഞ്ഞിരം in Malayalam (ml).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | വള്ളിക്കാഞ്ഞിരം | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found specifically in the state of Assam. Its presence extends into the Indo-China region, where it inhabits Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Furthermore, the species is distributed within the Malesia zone, specifically occurring on the island of Borneo. These locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive across varied tropical landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Strychnos vanprukii has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3beta-O-cis-coumaroylbetulinic acid, 3beta-O-cis-feruloylbetulinic acid, 3beta-O-trans-coumaroylbetulinic acid, 3beta-O-trans-feruloylbetulinic acid, ursolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3beta-O-cis-coumaroylbetulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3beta-O-cis-feruloylbetulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3beta-O-trans-coumaroylbetulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3beta-O-trans-feruloylbetulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Strychnos vanprukii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HIV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |