Vincetoxicum arnottianum
Vincetoxicum arnottianum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Vinca, scientifically known as Vincetoxicum arnottium, is a climbing shrub native to the tropical regions of Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, this plant contains diverse bioactive compounds. It is widely utilized for its therapeutic potential in treating various ailments, including skin diseases, inflammation, and digestive disorders through herbal applications.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Olax Humilis · Cynanchum Arnottianum · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Vincetoxicum arnottianumSynonyms
- Olax humilis
- Cynanchum arnottianum
- Vincetoxicum montanum
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianaales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae and the genus Vincetoxicum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Vincetoxicum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing in the regions of Pakistan. Additionally, its natural habitat extends into the West Himalaya area. These locations represent the primary zones where the species thrives in the wild. Consequently, its range is relatively localized to these particular South Asian territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Vincetoxicum arnottianum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
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Chemicals
Vincetoxicum arnottianum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include VSM.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| VSM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
VSM
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Conditions
Vincetoxicum arnottianum has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, cancer, wounds.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Wounds | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma
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Cancer
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Wounds
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Preparations
Vincetoxicum arnottianum has 3 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include VSM, methanolic extract, plant extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Vsm | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanolic extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plant extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Vsm
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Methanolic extract
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Plant extract
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