Aglaia elliptica
Aglaia elliptica, commonly known as a member of the Meliaceae family, is a significant medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Native to tropical regions, its various parts are traditionally used to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and infections, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Aglaia elliptica
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Aglaia elliptica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Sapindales and the family Meliaceae. Finally, it is situated within the genus Aglaias.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Meliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aglaia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Aglaiia elliptica, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Arabic, it is called أغلايا إهليلجية, while in Arabic dialects (arz), it is written as اغلايا اهليلجيه. In Chinese, the plant is commonly known as 椭圆米仔兰, a name that is specifically used in Simplified Chinese (zh-cn) as 椭圆米仔兰 and in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw) as 橢圓米仔蘭.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | أغلايا إهليلجية | Wikidata |
| arz | اغلايا اهليلجيه | Wikidata |
| zh | 椭圆米仔兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 椭圆米仔兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 橢圓米仔蘭 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, it can be found growing in Myanmar and Thailand. Its presence extends further into the Malesia zone, where it inhabits the island of Borneo. Additionally, the species is documented throughout Jawa and the Lesser Sunda Islands. This wide range highlights its ecological adaptability across diverse island and mainland habitats.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aglaia ellipta, possesses distinct morphological features that are characteristic of its species. The stems are robust and woody, providing the structural integrity necessary to support its growth within its natural habitat. Complementing the sturdy architecture of the stems are the leaves, which are characterized by their elliptical shape and arrangement, serving as the primary site for photosynthesis and the production of various bioactive compounds.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aglaia elliptica has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 10-O-acetylaglain B, 4-epiaglain A, aglain A, odorine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 10-O-acetylaglain B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-epiaglain A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aglain A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| odorine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |