Agathis alba
Agathis alba · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Agathis alba, scientifically known as Agathis alba, is a majestic coniferous tree native to Southeast Asian rainforests. Highly valued for its high-quality resin and timber, this species plays a crucial role in traditional medicinal practices, where its aromatic extracts are utilized for their unique healing and therapeutic properties.
- Family
- Araucariaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Agathis albaSynonyms
- Dammara alba var. celebica
- Dammara celebica
- Dammara orientalis var. alba
- Dammara alba
- Dammara orientalis var. pallens
- Agathis celebica
- Agathis hamii
- Agathis philippensis
- Agathis regia
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Pinidae. Within the order Pinales, it is classified under the family Araucariaceae and is identified by the genus Agathis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Pinidae |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Araucariaceae |
| Genus | Agathis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the Malesia botanical region. It can be found growing within the islands of the Maluku archipelago. Additionally, its natural range extends to the various islands of the Philippines. The species is also documented to inhabit the region of Sulawesi. These locations highlight its presence across several key maritime areas in Southeast Asia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Malesia | Maluku |
| Malesia | Philippines |
| Malesia | Sulawesi |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Agathis alba has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antiplasmodial
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Preparations
Agathis alba has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include lf/tw, sb.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Lf/tw | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sb | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Lf/tw
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Sb
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology