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Phylogeny and biogeography of Pachygoneae (Menispermaceae), with consideration of the boreotropical flora hypothesis and resurrection of the genera Cebatha and Nephroia.

Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 2020
The tribe Pachygoneae consists of four genera with about 40 species, primarily distributed in tropical and subtropical Asia and America, also in Australasia and Africa.
L. Lian, Rosa Del C Ortiz, F. Jabbour, Cai‐Fei Zhang, Xiao-Guo Xiang, A. Erst, TIAN-GANG Gao, Zhiduan Chen, Wei Wang   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The complete chloroplast genome of Arcangelisia gusanlung H.S.Lo (Menispermaceae), an important traditional medicine from South China

Mitochondrial DNA Part B: Resources, 2021
Arcangelisia gusanlung H.S.Lo is widely used as a folk medicine by the Dai and Li peoples. Here, we report the first complete chloroplast (cp) genome sequence for this species based on Illumina paired-end sequencing data.
Guihua Wen, Sheng Chen, Lin Fan, Lei Zeng, Bing-Qiang Xu   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Exploring Floristic Diversity and Medicinal Plant Uses in Venda, Limpopo, South Africa

Feddes Repertorium, Volume 137, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Plants have been an important source of medicine for thousands of years. To better understand the current diversity and usage of medicinal plants, floristic studies are essential. This report documents an expedition conducted in the Venda region of Limpopo, South Africa. The study was carried out in Shanzha and surrounding villages, as well as
Gurusamy Manikandan, Iliassou L. Mouafon, David R. Katerere   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

From passion to illegality: Understanding succulent consumers' decision to participate in the illegal online wildlife trade

People and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 6, Page 1773-1784, June 2026.
Abstract The illegal wildlife trade represents a significant threat to biodiversity. Limited research has examined the illegal trade in succulents, plants characterized by their ability to store water in their leaves, stems or roots. The growing popularity of succulents has contributed to the emergence of illicit consumer practices.
Léanne Vincendon, Masarah Paquet‐Clouston, David Décary‐Hétu   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rediscovery of Passiflora clypeophylla (subgenus Decaloba): a highly threatened and narrow endemic species found within a karstic canyon in Guatemala

Nordic Journal of Botany, Volume 2026, Issue 5, May 2026.
Passiflora clypeophylla, an endemic species to the Guatemalan karstic forests last seen in 1889 and deemed extinct, was rediscovered in the Department of Alta Verapaz, east of Cobán. The species was known only from a single specimen hailed from the type locality, Rubel Cruz, where it has been found again. An additional location has been identified in a
J.R. Kuethe, Dennis I. Medina, Saban Sequen, Maura L. Quezada   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Lorsque le bois vient au secours de l'identification : exemple sur deux Menispermaceae

, 2006
During a phytochimic study on Menispermaceae, the wood samples of Coscinum fenestratum (Gaertn.) Colebr. and Arcangelisia flava (L.) Merr. were mixed. I undertook a wood anatomy study in order to identify them. Arcangelisa flava shows successive cambium.
Jacques, Frédéric M.B.
core   +2 more sources

Phytochemical notes on cissampelos spp

Acta Biológica Colombiana, 1995
Phytochemical and pharmacological aspects of Cissampelos ovalifolia D. C. and C. pareira L. from Guyana, India and several regions of Colombia are discussed.
Luis Enrique Aguirre Galvis
doaj  

AlkaPlorer: A database‐driven explorer for natural alkaloids and derivatives

Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, Volume 68, Issue 5, Page 1384-1398, May 2026.
The alkaloid database AlkaPlorer integrates over 130,000 compounds across 12,250 species. By linking chemical structures with biological and evolutionary data, it reveals how these molecules evolve and function. This platform serves as a vital resource for AI‐driven discovery in plant metabolism and modern drug development. ABSTRACT Alkaloids, renowned
Jiahao Li, Tao Zeng, Hongquan Xu, Xu Kang, Minghui Liang, Ruibo Wu   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biodegradable Sodium Alginate Films Incorporated With Jateorhiza palmata (Lam.) Miers Extract for Active Food Packaging

Packaging Technology and Science, Volume 39, Issue 4, Page 367-382, April 2026.
Development of biodegradable sodium alginate films incorporated with J. palmata root extracts showing enhanced antioxidant and functional properties for active food packaging applications. ABSTRACT Biodegradable packaging helps reduce environmental impact by decomposing naturally and preventing plastic accumulation in ecosystems.
Carlos Augusto Badillo Almeira, Suiane Savazzi, Raul Remor Dalsasso, Alcilene Rodrigues Monteiro, Alessandro de Oliveira Rios   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Alkaloids of Abuta panurensis Eichler: In silico and in vitro study of acetylcholinesterase inhibition, cytotoxic and immunomodulatory activities

PLoS ONE, 2020
Natural products obtained from species of the genus Abuta (Menispermaceae) are known as ethnobotanicals that are attracting increasing attention due to a wide range of their pharmacological properties.
Rochelly da Silva Mesquita, Andrii Kyrylchuk, Regiane Costa de Oliveira, Ingrity Suelen Costa Sá, Gabriel Coutinho Borges Camargo, Gemilson Soares Pontes, Felipe Moura Araújo da Silva, Rita de Cássia Saraiva Nunomura, Andriy Grafov, Alexandre G. de Brevern   +9 more
doaj   +2 more sources