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
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Vitis heyneana var. heyneanaSynonyms
- Ampelocissus jacquemontii
- Vitis ficifolia var. pentagona
- Vitis quinquangularis var. kelungensis
- Vitis quinquangularis
- Vitis pentagona var. honanensis
- Vitis thunbergii var. yunnanensis
- Vitis lanata
- Vitis kelungensis
- Vitis jacquemontii
- Leea odontophylla
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 part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fruit
- Heliyon
Leaf
- 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.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinesterase | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- Heliyon
Anticholinesterase
- Heliyon
Antidepressant
- Heliyon
Antioxidant
- Heliyon
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| fruit extract (VJF-Crd) | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extract (VJL-Crd) | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |