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pareira
Scientific Name: Chondrodendron tomentosum
Family: Menispermaceae
Category: Dicot
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Pareira Brava (Chondrodendron tomentosum) & Cissampelos pareira
This page provides information about two plants, Pareira Brava (Chondrodendron tomentosum) and Cissampelos pareira, both of which have been used traditionally and share some common names.
Considerations for Pets
- Both Chondrodendron tomentosum and Cissampelos pareira are vines, which could present a climbing hazard for some pets.
Scientific Classification and Nomenclature
- Chondrodendron tomentosum:
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Synonyms: Cocculus Chondodendron
- Cissampelos pareira:
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Synonyms/Related Terms: Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta panurensis, abutua, barbasco, bejunco de cerca, bofrusiri, butua, caapeba, false pareira, gasing gasing, ice vine, laghu patha, patha, pareira, pareira brava, patacon, pereira. Aristoloche lobee, bejuco de raton, Sansau, VELVET LEAF, Xi sheng teng.
- Cissampelos pareira Linn., Sp. Pl. 1031. 1753. sensu stricto var. hirsuta (DC.) Forman in Kew Bull. 22:356.1968.
- Cissampelos pareira L. var. hirsuta (Buch. ex DC.) Formen
Common Names
- Chondrodendron tomentosum: Pareira Brava, Virgin-vine
- Cissampelos pareira: Abuta, Velvetleaf
Distribution and Habitat
- Chondrodendron tomentosum is a South American plant.
- Cissampelos pareira has a worldwide distribution, occurring in tropical and subtropical regions.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Chondrodendron tomentosum is described as a South American menispermaceous climbing plant and vine.
Traditional Uses
- The root of Chondrodendron tomentosum has been traditionally used as a diuretic, tonic, and aperient. It is also a source of curare.
- Cissampelos pareira (Abuta) has been referred to as the 'midwife's herb'. Abuta powder is commonly used for eye diseases, skin diseases and gastrointestinal conditions.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Cissampelos pareira is mentioned in the context of antiviral activity against all Dengue virus serotypes.
Quirky Facts
- One common name for Cissampelos pareira is "ice vine."
- Abuta (Cissampelos pareira) is sometimes referred to as the 'midwife's herb'.
Resources and Further Information
- WebMD provides patient medical information for PAREIRA.
- A Tropical Plant Database contains in-depth information and documentation on Abuta - Cissampelos pareira.