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Vincetoxicum

Vincetoxicum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Vincetoxicum, scientifically known as Vincetoxicum, is a genus of flowering plants within the Apocynaceae family. Often found in woodland habitats, these species are characterized by their climbing or trailing habits and unique nectar-rich flowers. Traditionally studied for their complex chemical profiles, they offer significant interest in ethnobotany.

Family
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Native range
Europe
Parts used
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Vincetoxicum

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found inhabiting the natural landscapes of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Moving toward the center of the continent, its range extends into Middle Europe. Specifically, it is documented to grow within the borders of Austria. Consequently, its presence spans from the Scandinavian Peninsula down to the Alpine regions.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Hungary
Middle Europe Netherlands

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Activities

Vincetoxicum has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Diuretic, Hypoglycemic, Hypolipidemic.

Activities reported in Vincetoxicum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Diuretic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hypoglycemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hypolipidemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Diuretic

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Hypoglycemic

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Hypolipidemic

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)