Tetracera scandens
Tetracera scandens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (28 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Tetracera scandens, scientifically known as Tetracera scandens, is a climbing woody vine native to the tropical regions of the Americas. Often found in disturbed habitats, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties, including its potential roles in treating skin ailments and inflammation.
- Family
- Dilleniaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaves
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Traxilisa Aspera · Tetracera Aspera · 21 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tetracera scandensSynonyms
- Traxilisa aspera
- Tetracera aspera
- Tetracera hebecarpa
- Tetracera scandens var. hebecarpa
- Tetracera sarmentosa var. hebecarpa
- Delima tripetala
- Trachytella aspera
- Actaea aspera
- Calligonum asperum
- Tetracera sarmentosa var. loureiroi
- Persicaria piripu
- Trachytella actaea
- Trachytella calligonum
- Delima sarmentosa var. hebecarpa
- Tetracera assa var. loureiroi
- Tetracera loureiroi
- Delima aspera
- Delima hebecarpa
- Delima intermedia
- Delima frangulifolia
- Delima scandens
- Delima tripetala
- Delima piripu
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic placement situates it in the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Dilleniales, and the family Dilleniaceae. Ultimately, it is 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 specific geographical distribution across several key regions in South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is documented in Bangladesh. It is also widely found across the Indo-China region, specifically in Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar. Furthermore, the species can be located in the Nicobar Islands. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's range within these tropical territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as climbing trefoil, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in its biological structure and traditional medicinal applications. The leaves are typically trifoliate, meaning each leaf is composed of three distinct leaflets, which is a characteristic feature of many plants in the legume family. In various herbal practices, these leaves are studied for their specific chemical constituents, which contribute to the plant's overall medicinal profile.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves | Biomolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Tetracera scandens has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin, Xanthine oxidase, betulinic acid.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Betulin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Xanthine oxidase | Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tetracera scandens has 23 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiedemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiflu | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tetracera scandens has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | Biomolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| MeOH-H(2)O extract | Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol extract | BMB reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydromethanolic extracts | Biomolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |