Tetrastigma
Tetrastigma, commonly known as a genus of woody climbers, holds significant importance in traditional medicine across Southeast Asia. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, various species are utilized to treat ailments ranging from inflammation to metabolic disorders, offering promising potential for modern drug discovery and natural therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Tetrastigma
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Vitales, it is classified under the family Vitaceae. Finally, the medicinal plant is identified by the genus Tetrastigma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Vitales | WCVP |
| Family | Vitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tetrastigma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, belonging to the genus Tetrastigma, is known by various names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is referred to as 崖爬藤属 (zh-hans), 崖爬藤屬 (zh-hant), and 崖爬藤屬 (zh-hk). In Russian, the genus is called Тетрастигма (ru), while in Swedish, it is known as Kastanjevinsläktet (sv).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 崖爬藤属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 崖爬藤屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 崖爬藤屬 | Wikidata |
| ru | Тетрастигма | Wikidata |
| sv | Kastanjevinsläktet | Wikidata |
| zh | 崖爬藤属 | Wikidata |
| th | สกุลเครือเขาน้ำ | Wikidata |
| ja | ミツバカズラ属 | Wikidata |
| bg | тетрастигма | Wikidata |
| kk | Тетрастигма | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of China. It can be found growing within the areas of China South-Central and China North-Central. Additionally, the species is present in the tropical landscape of Hainan. Its range also extends into the humid environments of China Southeast. Finally, the plant is recorded as growing within the high-altitude terrain of Tibet.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Tetrastigma, possesses various components that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The leaves are often studied for their specific bioactive compounds, while the roots serve as a primary source of therapeutic extracts. Specifically, the term Radix Tetrastigma refers to the medicinal root of this species, which is often prepared in traditional formulations. In a broader botanical context, the use of Radix—the Latin term for root—is essential when harvesting this plant to ensure the concentration of active principles required for healing.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Radix Tetrastigma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Radix | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Tetrastigma has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, astragalin, flavonoid, isoquercitrin, kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| astragalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoquercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tetrastigma has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antitumor, Antiviral, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tetrastigma has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, antiviral, triple-negative breast cancer.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triple-negative breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |