Aegiceras corniculatum
Aegiceras cornifolium, commonly known as the black mangrove, is a resilient shrub found in coastal mangrove ecosystems. Renowned for its medicinal properties, it is utilized in traditional healing to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and respiratory issues. This plant plays a vital role in both ecological stability and ethnopharmacology.
- Scientific name: Aegiceras corniculatum
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Ericales and the family Primulaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Aegiceras, specifically as the species Aegiceras corniculatum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Primulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aegiceras | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Aegiceras corniculatum, is referred to by various regional names across different languages. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), and the Cantonese dialect used in Hong Kong (zh-hk), it is commonly called 蜡烛果 (or 蠟燭果). In Malayalam (ml), it is known as പൂക്കണ്ടൽ, while in Vietnamese (vi), it is called Sú.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 蜡烛果 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 蠟燭果 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 蠟燭果 | Wikidata |
| ml | പൂക്കണ്ടൽ | Wikidata |
| vi | Sú | Wikidata |
| th | แสมแดง | Wikidata |
| zh | 蜡烛果 | Wikidata |
| ru | Эгицерас рожковидный | Wikidata |
| bn | খলশী | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 蠟燭果 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is noted specifically in Hainan as well as throughout China Southeast. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is found growing in Bangladesh. It also has a significant range within India, where it is commonly documented. Finally, the distribution extends further west to include parts of Pakistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known for its medicinal properties, exhibits distinct morphological features across its various structures. The woody stems provide a sturdy foundation for the plant's growth, while the smaller twigs branch out to support a dense canopy. The leaves are typically arranged to optimize sunlight absorption, playing a vital role in the plant's metabolic processes. Furthermore, the fruit serves as a key component of the plant's life cycle, containing the seeds necessary for reproduction and often carrying specific chemical compounds used in traditional remedies.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| twigs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aegiceras corniculatum has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 10-hydroxy-4-O-methyl-2,11-diundecylgomphilactone, 2,7-dihydroxy-8-methoxy-3,6-diundecyldibenzofuran-1,4-dione, 2,8-dihydroxy-7-methoxy-3,9-diundecyldibenzofuran-1,4-dione, 2-O-acetyl-5-O-methylembelin, 2-methoxy-3-nonylresorcinol.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 10-hydroxy-4-O-methyl-2,11-diundecylgomphilactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,7-dihydroxy-8-methoxy-3,6-diundecyldibenzofuran-1,4-dione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,8-dihydroxy-7-methoxy-3,9-diundecyldibenzofuran-1,4-dione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-O-acetyl-5-O-methylembelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-methoxy-3-nonylresorcinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,7-dihydroxy-2,5-diundecylnaphthoquinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-undecylresorcinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-O-ethylembelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-O-methylembelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aegiceras corniculatum has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, colon cancer, gastric cancer, inflammation, rheumatism.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |