Vincetoxicum funebre
Vincetoxicum funebre, commonly known as the funeral vincetoxicum, is a perennial climbing vine native to East Asia. Characterlızed by its delicate, star-shaped flowers and milky sap, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in various herbal practices to address inflammatory conditions and support metabolic health through its unique phytochemical properties.
- Scientific name: Vincetoxicum funebre
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Vincetoxicum, specifically the species Vincetoxicum funebre.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vincetoxicum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Vincetoxicum funebre, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In French, it is most commonly identified as the Dompte-venin funèbre, though it is also occasionally documented under the name Vincetoxicum funebra.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Dompte-venin funèbre | Wikidata |
| fr | Vincetoxicum funebra | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning several key regions across Eurasia. Within Southeastern Europe, its presence is documented in Greece. Its range extends into the Caucasus region, where it can be found in both the North Caucasus and the Transcaucasus. Furthermore, the species is distributed throughout Western Asia, specifically inhabiting the territories of Iran and Türkiye. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive across various Mediterranean and mountainous landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vincetoxicum funebre has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include daucosterol, querciturone.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| querciturone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |