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Vincetoxicum × ascyrifolium

Vincetoxicum × ascyrifolium · Accepted scientific name

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

, scientifically known as Vincetoxicum × ascyrifoliuum, is a rare hybrid medicinal plant prized for its complex phytochemical profile. Combining unique genetic traits, it offers significant therapeutic potential in traditional healing practices. Researchers are increasingly exploring its bioactive compounds for their diverse pharmacological properties and role in modern botanical medicine.

Family
Apocynaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Cynanchum Ascyrifolium

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Vincetoxicum × ascyrifolium

Synonyms

Sources: Catalogue of Life

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 and the family Apocynaceae, it is classified under the genus Vincetoxicum. Specifically, the hybrid Vincetoxicum × ascyrifolium represents a unique taxonomic grouping within this lineage.

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 as Vincetoxicum × ascyrifolium, exhibits a very restricted geographical distribution. Its presence is primarily confined to the specific region of Eastern Asia. Within this vast continent, the species is documented to inhabit the islands of Japan. Because its range is so localized, it does not occur naturally in other parts of the world. Consequently, this plant represents a unique botanical element specific to the Japanese landscape.

Region Area
Eastern Asia Japan

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Vincetoxicum × ascyrifolium 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 root.

Plant parts reported in Vincetoxicum × ascyrifolium
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Phytochemistry

Chemicals

Vincetoxicum × ascyrifolium has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cynascyroside C.

Chemicals reported in Vincetoxicum × ascyrifolium
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Cynascyroside C 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cynascyroside C

  1. Phytochemistry

Preparations

Vincetoxicum × ascyrifolium has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include roots.

Preparations reported for Vincetoxicum × ascyrifolium
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Roots 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Roots

  1. Phytochemistry