Vitis amurensis
Vitis amurensis, commonly known as the Amur grape, is a resilient deciduous vine native to East Asia. Renowned for its hardiness, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its antioxidant-rich berries and leaves. Its bioactive compounds offer therapeutic potential in managing inflammation and supporting overall cardiovascular health.
- Scientific name: Vitis amurensis
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Vitales and the family Vitaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identification is placed within the genus Vitis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Vitales | WCVP |
| Family | Vitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vitis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In the Russian Far East, it can be found inhabiting the Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye territories. Its range extends southward into Central Asia, specifically within the country of Tajikistan. Furthermore, the species is documented to grow within the Inner Mongolia region of China. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to adapt to various continental environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vitis amurensis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Amurensin G, amurensisin, procyanidin B-5 3'-O-gallate, r-2-viniferin, vitisinol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Amurensin G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amurensisin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| procyanidin B-5 3'-O-gallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| r-2-viniferin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitisinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Vitis amurensis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Parkinson's disease, apoptosis, cystic fibrosis, polycystic kidney disease.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cystic fibrosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polycystic kidney disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |