Vitis coignetiae
Vitis coignetiae, commonly known as the Coignet vine, is a specialized medicinal plant valued in traditional herbal practices. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to support holistic wellness. Understanding its botanical properties and therapeutic potential offers fascinating insights into the profound healing power of nature.
- Scientific name: Vitis coignetiae
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Vitales and the family Vitaeaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Vitis, specifically as the species Vitis coignetiae.
| 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 range across several distinct regions of Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is noted specifically on the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin. Its distribution extends into Central Asia, where it can be found in Tajikistan. Within Eastern Asia, the species is established in both Japan and Korea. These varied locations demonstrate the plant's ability to inhabit diverse ecological zones across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vitis coignetiae has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cis-vitisin A, epsilon-viniferin, vitisin A.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cis-vitisin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epsilon-viniferin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitisin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Vitis coignetiae has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective, Hepatotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |