Threatened climber of India and their medicinal uses and gaps

Present study highlights threatened climbers in India, focusing on their medicinal, ecological, and conservation significance. The listed species, such as Aristolochia tagala, Ceropegia species, and Gloriosa superba, exhibit valuable properties like anticarcinogenic, antimicrobial, and anti-arthritic effects. However, many species are data deficient or threatened, emphasizing the need for conservation efforts to preserve their potential benefits.