Vincetoxicum conspicuum
Vincetoxicum conspicuum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Vincetoxicum conspicuum, scientifically known as Vincetoxicum conspicuium, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its potent bioactive compounds. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this species is frequently studied for its potential therapeutic applications in traditional medicine, offering promising insights into modern treatments for various complex health conditions.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Vincetoxicum conspicuumDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the tropical regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Liberia. The species also extends into West-Central Tropical Africa. Specifically, it can be found within the borders of Cameroon and Gabon. This range highlights its adaptation to the diverse environments of these equatorial territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Vincetoxicum conspicuum is characterized by a woody structure with an average plant height reaching approximately 3 meters. As a terrestrial species, it does not occupy aquatic or semiaquatic habitats, nor does it function as an epiphyte. The plant exhibits a climbing growth habit specifically classified as a liana, and it is an obligatory climber, meaning it relies on external support to ascend. Furthermore, it is an independent organism that does not function as a parasite.
- Aquatic :
- terrestrial
- Climber :
- liana
- Climber :
- obligatory
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Parasite :
- independent
- Plant height mean:
- 3 m
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Vincetoxicum conspicuum 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 leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Preparations
Vincetoxicum conspicuum has 3 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include alkaloid fraction (TA), crude (TC), leaf extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Alkaloid fraction (ta) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Crude (tc) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Alkaloid fraction (ta)
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Crude (tc)
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Leaf extracts
- Phytotherapy research : PTR