Vitis heyneana var. heyneana
Vitis heyneana var. heyneana, commonly known as a wild grape variety, is a significant medicinal climber found in tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat ailments ranging from inflammation to digestive issues, offering immense potential for modern therapeutic research.
- Scientific name: Vitis heyneana var. heyneana
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | 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 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Activities
Vitis heyneana var. heyneana has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anticholinesterase, Antidepressant, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |