Sandpaper Vine
Tetracera sarmentosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (31 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Sandpaper Vine, scientifically known as Tetracera sarmentoosa, is a climbing shrub native to tropical Asia. Renowned for its rough, sandpaper-like leaves, this resilient plant holds significant value in traditional medicine. It is frequently utilized for its potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties, offering natural therapeutic benefits.
- Family
- Dilleniaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Sandpaper Vine
- Scientific synonyms
- Delima Sarmentosa
Names
Common Names
- Sandpaper Vine
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tetracera sarmentosaSynonyms
- Delima sarmentosa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic division places it in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Dilleniales, specifically within the family Dilleniaceae. It is ultimately identified by the genus Tetracera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dilleniales | WCVP |
| Family | Dilleniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tetracera | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central areas to the Southeast. Additionally, its presence extends to the tropical island of Hainan within the Chinese territory. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented to grow in the state of Assam. Finally, its range reaches across the borders into Bangladesh.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Tetraceras sarmentosa, is a medicinal species where the leaf serves as a primary part used in traditional applications. The leaves are typically characterized by their specific shape and arrangement on the stem, containing the bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's therapeutic properties. In various herbal practices, these leaves are harvested and processed to harness their natural medicinal benefits.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Journal of basic and clinical physiology and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Tetracera sarmentosa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin, betulinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Betulin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Betulin
- Dr. Duke
betulinic acid
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Tetracera sarmentosa has 28 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | Journal of basic and clinical physiology and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | Journal of basic and clinical physiology and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiedemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiflu | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf extracts | Journal of basic and clinical physiology and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |