Ventilago madraspatana
Ventilago madraspatanana, commonly known as Madras Vine, is a significant medicinal climber used extensively in traditional Ayurvedic practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammatory conditions, offering a natural remedy rooted in deep ethnobotanical heritage.
- Scientific name: Ventilago madraspatana
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Ventilago madraspatana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Rosales. Furthermore, it is a member of the Rhamnaceae family and 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 broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In East Asia, it can be found specifically within the South-Central parts of China. Its presence is also significant throughout the Indian Subcontinent, where it grows in India and Assam. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit the neighboring territory of Bangladesh. Finally, its range extends further south to include the island nation of Sri Lanka.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ventilago madraspatana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include emodin, physcion.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| emodin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| physcion | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |