Agathis robusta
Agathis robusta, commonly known as the robust agarwood, is a highly valued medicinal plant prized for its aromatic resin. Found in tropical rainforests, this species is central to traditional healing practices. Its bioactive compounds offer significant therapeutic potential, particularly in treating inflammation and supporting neurological health through natural extracts.
- Scientific name: Agathis robusta
- Family: Araucariaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Pinidae and order Pinales, falling into the family Araucariaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Agathis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Araucariaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Agathis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct tropical regions. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the Ivory Coast. Moving to the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found on the island of Mauritius. The species also extends into Papuasia, spanning both the Bismarck Archipelago and New Guinea. Finally, its range reaches the continent of Australia, specifically within the state of Queensland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Papuasia | Bismarck Archipelago | WCVP |
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Agathis robusta has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include agathisflavone, cupressuflavone, rutin, shikimic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| agathisflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cupressuflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shikimic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Agathis robusta has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |