Vincetoxicum hirsutum

Vincetoxicum hirsutum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Vincetoxicum
Species:
V. hirsutum
Binomial name
Vincetoxicum hirsutum
(Wall.) Kuntze
Synonyms[1]
  • Gymnema hirsutum Wall.
  • Tylophora hirsuta (Wall.) Wight
  • Diplolepis ovata Lindl.
  • Tylophora ovata (Lindl.) Hook. ex Steud.

Vincetoxicum hirsutum (formerly Tylophora ovata) is a climbing shrub known for its long stems, which can reach up to 5 metres (16 ft) and twine around other plants for support. It's used in traditional medicine, particularly in Asia, for treating respiratory conditions like asthma and bronchitis. However, scientific research on its medicinal properties is limited, and caution should be exercised. Sustainable harvesting practices should be encouraged if they are gathered from the wild.[2]

  1. ^ "Vincetoxicum hirsutum (Wall.) Kuntze". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  2. ^ "Tylophora ovata - Useful Tropical Plants". tropical.theferns.info. Retrieved 2024-03-06.