Trigonostemon reidioides
Trigonostemon reidioides, commonly known as a significant medicinal climber, is highly valued in traditional herbal medicine. Native to specific subtropical regions, this plant possesses unique phytochemical properties used to treat various ailments. Its therapeutic potential lies in its bioactive compounds, which offer promising applications in modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Trigonostemon reidioides
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Trigonostemon reidioides, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae and is situated within the genus Trigonostemon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Trigonostemon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Trigonostemon reidioides, is known by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 菝葜 (Bāqià), while in English, it is commonly known as the false clematis. These various names reflect the plant's diverse botanical identity across different linguistic landscapes.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the diverse landscapes of the Indo-China region. Within this territory, it can be found growing in the natural habitats of Cambodia. Its presence also extends across the mountainous and forested areas of Laos. Additionally, the species is widely documented throughout various provinces in Thailand. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant includes the lush environments of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Trigonosteumon reidioides, is a medicinal species where the roots serve as a primary component for therapeutic applications. These roots are harvested and processed to extract the bioactive compounds necessary for traditional medicinal practices.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Trigonostemon reidioides has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiasthmatic, Antidote, Laxative.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiasthmatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidote | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Laxative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Trigonostemon reidioides has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include abscesses, antiasthmatic, antidote, inflammation, laxative.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| abscesses | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiasthmatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidote | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| laxative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sprains | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |