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Vincetoxicum stocksii

Vincetoxicum stocksii · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Vincetoxicum stocksii, scientifically known as Vincetoxicum stocksii, is a specialized medicinal plant valued for its unique pharmacological properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this species contains bioactive compounds that offer therapeutic potential. Understanding its botanical characteristics and chemical profile is essential for exploring its role in modern medicine.

Family
Apocynaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Vincetoxicum stocksii

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae and order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Vincetoxicum and the specific species Vincetoxicum stocksii.

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, known scientifically as Vincetoxicum stocksii, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. Its presence is primarily documented within the vast region of the Indian Subcontinent. Within this area, the species is specifically identified in the country of Pakistan. Due to this narrow distribution, it is considered a localized botanical specimen in the region. Understanding such precise locations is essential for the conservation and study of this medicinal species.

Region Area
Indian Subcontinent Pakistan

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Activities

Vincetoxicum stocksii 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 stocksii
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antifungal 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antibacterial

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antifungal

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Vincetoxicum stocksii has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Bacillus cereus, Bacillus subtilis, Candida albicans.

Conditions investigated for Vincetoxicum stocksii
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Bacillus cereus 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Bacillus subtilis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Candida albicans 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Bacillus cereus

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Bacillus subtilis

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Candida albicans

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology