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Triphyophyllum peltatum

Triphyophyllum peltatum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (20 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Triphyophyllum peltatum, is a remarkable medicinal woody climber native to the tropical Americas. Often called the "climbing palm," this unique plant is prized in traditional folk medicine. It is frequently utilized for its bioactive properties to treat various ailments, ranging from skin inflammations to digestive issues and systemic infections.

Family
Dioncophyllaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Leaf · Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Dioncophyllum Peltatum

Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Dioncophyllum peltatum

German:

  • Hakenblatt
  • Dreifaltigblatt

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Triphyophyllum peltatum

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Caryophyllales and placed in the family Dioncophyllaecae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Triphyophyllum.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Caryophyllales WCVP
Family Dioncophyllaceae WCVP
Genus Triphyophyllum WCVP

Distribution

This plant, known as Triphyophyllum peltatum, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across West Tropical Africa. It can be found growing within the borders of Guinea. Furthermore, its habitat extends into the coastal regions of the Ivory Coast. The species is also documented to occur throughout Liberia. Finally, its range includes the territory of Sierra Leone.

Region Area Source
West Tropical Africa Guinea WCVP
West Tropical Africa Ivory Coast WCVP
West Tropical Africa Liberia WCVP
West Tropical Africa Sierra Leone WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Triphyophyllum peltatum, exhibits a unique morphology across its various anatomical structures. The root system provides essential stability and nutrient uptake from the tropical soil, supporting the overall growth of the organism. Its foliage is characterized by a distinct arrangement where the leaves are composed of multiple leaflets radiating from a central point, making each individual leaf appear peltate in shape. Moving to the structural support, the cortex of the stem serves as a vital layer for internal transport and storage, while the protective bark shields the inner tissues from environmental stressors and physical damage.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
leaf International journal for parasitology (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
root International journal for parasitology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
stem Biopolymers (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Triphyophyllum peltatum has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Dioncophylline A, 8-O-Methyldioncophylline D, 8-O-Methyldioncophyllinol B, Dioncopeltine A, Dioncophylline B.

Chemicals reported in Triphyophyllum peltatum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Dioncophylline A 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
8-O-Methyldioncophylline D 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
8-O-Methyldioncophyllinol B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Dioncopeltine A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Dioncophylline B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Dioncophylline D 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Dioncophyllinol D 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Habropetaline A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
betulinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Dioncophylline A

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  2. Biopolymers

8-O-Methyldioncophylline D

  1. Phytochemistry

8-O-Methyldioncophyllinol B

  1. Phytochemistry

Dioncopeltine A

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Dioncophylline B

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Dioncophylline D

  1. Phytochemistry

Dioncophyllinol D

  1. Phytochemistry

Habropetaline A

  1. Phytochemistry

betulinic acid

  1. Planta medica

Activities

Triphyophyllum peltatum has 2 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antiplasmodial.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antimalarial Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antiplasmodial Biopolymers (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Triphyophyllum peltatum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
malaria Planta medica (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
CH2Cl2 root and bark extracts International journal for parasitology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
CH2Cl2/NH3 leaf extract International journal for parasitology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Extracts Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆