Vincetoxicum indicum var. indicum
Vincetoxicum indicum var. indicum, commonly known as Indian Vincetoxicum, is a climbing perennial herb native to South Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, this plant contains diverse bioactive alkaloids. It is primarily studied for its potential therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities, offering significant promise in modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Vincetoxicum indicum var. indicum
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vincetoxicum | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Laccadive Is. | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
Activities
Vincetoxicum indicum var. indicum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |