Tiliacora dinklagei
Tiliacora dinklagei, commonly known as "Kway Chai" in Southeast Asia, is a climbing woody vine highly valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, this medicinal plant is frequently used to treat various ailments, including fever, skin issues, and digestive disorders through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Tiliacora dinklagei
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Ranunculales and the family Menispermaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Tiliacora, with the specific species being Tiliacora dinklaagei.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Menispermaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tiliacora | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Tiliacora dinklaegei, is known by various regional names depending on the local language. In Thai, it is commonly referred to as talae phueak, while in Khmer, it is known as pka krey. These common names reflect its widespread traditional use across Southeast Asia, where the plant is valued for its medicinal properties.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Tiliacora dinklagei, exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing naturally in the coastal and inland areas of Ghana. Furthermore, its presence extends into the neighboring territory of Ivory Coast. The species is also documented to inhabit the forested landscapes of Liberia. Consequently, its native range is concentrated within these three specific West African nations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tiliacora dinklagei has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include dinklacorine, funiferine, nortiliacorinine A, tiliacorine, tiliacorinine.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dinklacorine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| funiferine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nortiliacorinine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tiliacorine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tiliacorinine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tiliageine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |