Ventilago denticulata
Ventilago denticulata, commonly known as the climbing woody vine, is a medicinal plant highly valued in traditional African medicine. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, serving as a vital resource in various ethnobotanical healing practices.
- Scientific name: Ventilago denticulata
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Rosales and the family Rhamnaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is completed by its classification within the genus Ventilago.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhamnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ventilago | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is specifically noted in the South-Central areas. It is also widely found across the Indian Subcontinent, spanning various territories. Specifically, it can be located in India, Bangladesh, and the Assam region. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into the East Himalaya mountains.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ventilago denticulata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include emodin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| emodin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ventilago denticulata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HSV-1, colon cancer, liver cancer.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HSV-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |