Vitis heyneana var. heyneana

Vitis heyneana var. heyneana · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Vitis heyneana var. heyneana, is a significant medicinal climber native to East African montane forests. Valued in traditional ethnobotany, this plant species is frequently utilized for its therapeutic properties, particularly in treating various ailments, offering a rich source of bioactive compounds for pharmacological exploration.

Family
Vitaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Fruit · Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Ampelocissus Jacquemontii · Vitis Ficifolia Var. Pentagona · 8 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Vitis heyneana var. heyneana

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, taxonomically identified as Vitis heyneaana var. heyneaana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Vitales. Finally, it is a member of the family Vitaceae and falls under the genus Vitis.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Vitales
Family Vitaceae
Genus Vitis

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several key regions across East Asia. Within China, it can be found inhabiting the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Its range also extends into the high-altitude landscapes of Tibet. Furthermore, the species is documented as being native to Japan. Together, these locations highlight the diverse ecological environments where the plant thrives.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China China North-Central
China China Southeast
China Tibet
Eastern Asia Japan
Eastern Asia Taiwan
Indian Subcontinent Assam
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya
Indian Subcontinent India

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Vitis heyneana var. heyneana has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, leaf.

Plant parts reported in Vitis heyneana var. heyneana
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Fruit 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Fruit

  1. Heliyon

Leaf

  1. Heliyon

Activities

Vitis heyneana var. heyneana has 4 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anticholinesterase, Antidepressant, Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Vitis heyneana var. heyneana
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticholinesterase 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antidepressant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Analgesic

  1. Heliyon

Anticholinesterase

  1. Heliyon

Antidepressant

  1. Heliyon

Antioxidant

  1. Heliyon

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
fruit extract (VJF-Crd) Heliyon (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
leaf extract (VJL-Crd) Heliyon (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆