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Vincetoxicum indicum var. indicum

Vincetoxicum indicum var. indicum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Vincetoxicum indicum var. indicum, is a specialized medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this variety offers significant therapeutic potential. Understanding its biological properties and ecological niche is essential for exploring its applications in modern pharmacology and natural medicine.

Family
Apocynaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Tylophora Tomentosa · Vincetoxicum Lutescens · 18 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Vincetoxicum indicum var. indicum

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, falling into the family Apocynaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Vincetoxicum as the specific variety Vincetoxicum indicum var. indicum.

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 diverse geographical range spanning across different regions of the Indian Ocean and the Asian continent. Within the Western Indian Ocean, its presence is documented in Mauritius, Réunion, and the Seychelles. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is also found growing in the state of Assam. Additionally, its distribution extends into the neighboring country of Bangladesh. Together, these locations highlight the wide ecological footprint of Vincetoxicum indicum var. indicum.

Region Area
Western Indian Ocean Mauritius
Western Indian Ocean Réunion
Western Indian Ocean Seychelles
Indian Subcontinent Assam
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
Indian Subcontinent India
Indian Subcontinent Laccadive Is.
Indian Subcontinent Sri Lanka
Indo-China Andaman Is.
Indo-China Cambodia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Activities

Vincetoxicum indicum var. indicum has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal.

Activities reported in Vincetoxicum indicum var. indicum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antifungal 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antibacterial

  1. Fitoterapia

Antifungal

  1. Fitoterapia

Preparations

Vincetoxicum indicum var. indicum has 4 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Methylene chloride and methanol extracts, alcoholic extract, aqueous fraction of the alcoholic extract, petroleum ether fraction.

Preparations reported for Vincetoxicum indicum var. indicum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Methylene chloride and methanol extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Alcoholic extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aqueous fraction of the alcoholic extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Petroleum ether fraction 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Methylene chloride and methanol extracts

  1. Fitoterapia

Alcoholic extract

  1. Planta medica

Aqueous fraction of the alcoholic extract

  1. Planta medica

Petroleum ether fraction

  1. Planta medica