grape genus
Vitis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Grape genus, scientifically known as Vitis, is a diverse group of woody climbing vines celebrated for their medicinal and nutritional properties. Renowned for high antioxidant content, particularly resveratrol, Vitis species are utilized in traditional medicine to support cardiovascular health, reduce inflammation, and combat oxidative stress throughout the body.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- grape
- Grapes
- grapevines
Scientific Names
Accepted name
VitisSynonyms
- Muscadinia
- Heddaea
- Spinovitis
- Gockia
- Elisabetha
- Noachia
- Gonoloma
- Dioscoridea
- Zaehringia
- Sickleria
- Schamsia
- Hlubeckia
- Maerklinia
- Tyrtamia
- Ampelovitis
- Allosampela
- Ludovica
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Vid
- uvas
- vides o parras
German:
- Weinreben
- Rebe
- Reben
- Rebe
- Weinreben
French:
- vigne
- Vignes
- Vigne
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 and family Vitaceae, it is classified 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 specific presence across various regions of Middle Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Austria. Its distribution also extends to the country of Belgium. Furthermore, the species is documented throughout the Czechia-Slovakia region. Finally, the plant is widely recognized in both Germany and Hungary.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Hungary |
| Middle Europe | Poland |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse |
| Southwestern Europe | France |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Vitis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antidiabetic
- European journal of medicinal chemistry