Vitis
Vitis, commonly known as grapevines, encompasses a diverse genus of climbing woody plants celebrated globally. Beyond their culinary fame, these vines possess significant medicinal value. Rich in polyphenols and antioxidants like resveratrol, Vitis extracts are widely utilized in traditional and modern medicine to support cardiovascular health and combat inflammation.
- Scientific name: Vitis
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | 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 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
Activities
Vitis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |