Aglaia crassinervia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Aglaia pyricarpa
• Aglaia cinerea
• Chisocheton sumatranus

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Meliaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Aglaia and the specific species Aglaiia crassinervia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, it can be found growing in Myanmar and Thailand. Its presence also extends to the coastal areas of Vietnam and the Nicobar Islands. Furthermore, the species is documented within the Malesia region, specifically on the island of Borneo. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where the plant thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Aglaias crassinervia is characterized by its growth form as a tree, though it exhibits climbing tendencies categorized as a self-supporting liana or vine. Depending on its environmental context, it can function as either an obligatory or facultative self-supporting climber. The plant is distinctly woody in its structure and is capable of reaching a maximum plant height of 20 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Plant height max:

20 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Aglaia crassinervia has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-epi-Cabraleahydroxylactone, BETA-SITOSTEROL, Cabraleadiol, Rocaglaol, STIGMASTEROL.

3-epi-Cabraleahydroxylactone

1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

BETA-SITOSTEROL

1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

Cabraleadiol

1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

Rocaglaol

1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

STIGMASTEROL

1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

cabraleahydroxylactone

1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

scopoletin

1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

Activities

Aglaia crassinervia has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Anticancer.

Cytotoxic

1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry
2. Anticancer research

Anticancer

1. Anticancer research

Preparations