Vitis davidii
Vitis davidii, commonly known as David's grape, is a resilient climbing vine native to East Asia. Valued in traditional practices, this botanical specimen offers unique pharmacological potential. Its leaves and fruits are studied for diverse bioactive compounds, highlighting its importance in ethnobotany and modern medicinal research for holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Vitis davidii
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Vitales, it is classified under the family Vitaceae. Finally, its taxonomic designation concludes 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, known as Vitis davidii, exhibits a broad natural range across several regions within the country of China. Its presence is notably documented throughout China South-Central, where it thrives in specific local ecosystems. Additionally, the species can be found extending into the areas of China North-Central. The distribution also encompasses the diverse landscapes of China Southeast. Together, these regions define the primary geographical footprint of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vitis davidii has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-epsilon-viniferin, ampelopsin E, amurensin B, amurensin G, heyneanol A.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-epsilon-viniferin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ampelopsin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amurensin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amurensin G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heyneanol A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| resveratrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitisin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |