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Tiliacora

Tiliacora · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Tiliacora, is a genus of climbing shrubs revered in traditional Southeast Asian medicine. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various species are utilized to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and fever. This versatile botanical offers significant pharmacological potential for developing modern treatments for various ailments.

Family
Menispermaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Braunea · Glossopholis · 3 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Tiliacora

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Menispermaceae and the genus Tiliacora.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Ranunculales
Family Menispermaceae
Genus Tiliacora

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across several nations located in West Tropical Africa. Specifically, its presence has been documented within the borders of Benin. It can also be found growing throughout the territory of Ghana. Furthermore, the species is known to inhabit parts of Guinea and Ivory Coast. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant extends into Liberia.

Region Area
West Tropical Africa Benin
West Tropical Africa Ghana
West Tropical Africa Guinea
West Tropical Africa Ivory Coast
West Tropical Africa Liberia
West Tropical Africa Nigeria
West Tropical Africa Sierra Leone
West Tropical Africa Togo
West-Central Tropical Africa Burundi
West-Central Tropical Africa Cabinda

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Tiliacora has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Fatty acids, polyphenols.

Chemicals reported in Tiliacora
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Fatty acids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
polyphenols 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Fatty acids

  1. Fitoterapia

polyphenols

  1. Fitoterapia

Activities

Tiliacora has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Neuroprotective.

Activities reported in Tiliacora
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antidiabetic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Neuroprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anticancer

  1. Fitoterapia

Antidiabetic

  1. Fitoterapia

Antimicrobial

  1. Fitoterapia

Antioxidant

  1. Fitoterapia

Neuroprotective

  1. Fitoterapia

Conditions

Tiliacora has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer, fever, malaria, pain, snake bites.

Conditions investigated for Tiliacora
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Cancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fever 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Malaria 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pain 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Snake bites 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cancer

  1. Fitoterapia

Fever

  1. Fitoterapia

Malaria

  1. Fitoterapia

Pain

  1. Fitoterapia

Snake bites

  1. Fitoterapia

Preparations

Tiliacora has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include plant extracts.

Preparations reported for Tiliacora
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Plant extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Plant extracts

  1. Natural product research