Triclisia dictyophylla
Triclisia dictyophylla, commonly known as a significant medicinal climber, is a species valued in traditional herbal medicine. Found primarily in tropical forest ecosystems, it contains unique bioactive compounds. Researchers study this plant for its potential therapeutic properties, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions and supporting overall holistic wellness through natural phytochemistry.
- Scientific name: Triclisia dictyophylla
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Triclisia dictyophylla, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the family Menispermaceae and is situated within the genus Triclisia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Menispermaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Triclisia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Triclisia dictyophylla, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the network-leafed triclisia, a name derived from its distinctive foliage. Within local botanical traditions, it is also known as kuku in Swahili.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is geographically distributed across several regions within West-Central Tropical Africa. Specifically, its presence has been documented in the country of Cameroon. It can also be found growing within the borders of the Central African Republic. Furthermore, the species is located in the nations of Congo and Gabon. Finally, its range extends to the territory of Cabinda.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Triclisia dictyophylla, is a medicinal species where the therapeutic benefits are often derived from the whole plant. In traditional medicinal practices, every part of the organism, including the stems, leaves, and roots, may be utilized to prepare decoctions or infusions to treat various ailments. By employing the whole plant, practitioners aim to harness the full synergistic spectrum of its bioactive compounds to achieve the desired healing effects.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Triclisia dictyophylla has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cocsuline, trigilletimine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cocsuline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trigilletimine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |