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Kadsura induta
Kadsura induta is a species of climbing liana in the family Schisandraceae. It is native to subtropical regions of China (Yunnan and Guangxi) and Vietnam. Unlike many other species in the genus Kadsura, which typically have a smooth exterior, the fruit of K. induta is covered in dense, hair-like structures (pubescent-tomentose).
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Description
The plant is a woody, evergreen vine (liana). Its most distinctive morphological feature is the fruit, which features a pubescent-tomentose exterior, distinguishing it from the smooth-fruited species common within the same genus.
In medicine
The plant is a subject of pharmacological research due to its secondary metabolites. It contains various biologically active compounds, specifically dibenzocyclooctadiene lignans, including:
Kadsindutalignans A–C (1–3) Heteroclitalignan B (4) Kadsuphilin C (5) Kadsulignan E (6) Studies have explored these compounds for their potential anti-inflammatory properties.
== References ==
Wikipedia: “Phytochemistry”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 1690241.