Aglaia elaeagnoidea
Aglaia elaeagnoidea, commonly known as a member of the Meliaceae family, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical forest ecosystems. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical properties, this species contains bioactive compounds utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Aglaia elaeagnoidea
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it is further categorized into the family Meliaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Aglaiia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Meliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aglaia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In Eastern Asia, its presence is specifically noted within the island of Taiwan. Moving into the Malesia region, it can be found across the diverse landscapes of Borneo. Its range further extends to the Lesser Sunda Islands and the Maluku archipelago. Finally, the species is also documented as growing within the Philippines.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Maluku | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | Western Australia | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | New Caledonia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aglaia elaeagnoidea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cyclopenta[bc]benzopyran.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cyclopenta[bc]benzopyran | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aglaia elaeagnoidea has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anesthetic, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anesthetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aglaia elaeagnoidea has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Pyricularia grisea, analgesic, anesthetic.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pyricularia grisea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anesthetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |