Morphological, molecular, and pharmacological review of veldt grape (Cissus quadrangularis L.): an underutilized medicinal plant
K. Vinoth, S. Ramesh Kumar
TL;DR
This review explores the medicinal and ecological potential of veldt grape, highlighting its drought tolerance and bioactive compounds for pharmaceutical use.
Contribution
The paper integrates morphological, molecular, and pharmacological insights to promote conservation and commercial use of Cissus quadrangularis.
Findings
Cissus quadrangularis exhibits drought tolerance via CAM pathway, aiding survival in resource-limited ecosystems.
The plant contains bioactive compounds like ketosteroids and flavonoids that support fracture healing and osteoblast activity.
Genetic variability among ecotypes influences bioactive compound concentration and physiological traits.
Abstract
Cissus quadrangularis, commonly known as veldt grape, is an underutilized medicinal plant belonging to the Vitaceae family, widely found in tropical regions of India with diverse populations. The plant is also known for its rich phytochemical profile, including ketosteroids and flavonoids that enhance osteoblast activity and accelerate fracture healing. Also, this genus is unique in having a high degree of drought tolerance due to its facultative crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) pathway. The CAM pathway in C. quadrangularis enhances its ability to sustain metabolic activity under drought stress, contributing to its survival and medicinal value in resource-limited ecosystems. The genetic variability among various veldt grape ecotypes plays a crucial role in determining the concentration of bioactive compounds and other physiological traits. This review aims to understand the…
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Taxonomy
TopicsPhytochemistry and Biological Activities · Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities · Natural product bioactivities and synthesis