Aglaia lawii
Aglaias lawii, commonly known as a medicinal plant in various tropical regions, belongs to the Meliaceae family. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this species is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications in modern healthcare.
- Scientific name: Aglaia lawii
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Aglaia lawii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the Meliaceae family within the genus Aglaia.
| 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 broad geographical range across several key regions of East Asia. Within mainland China, its distribution spans from the South-Central provinces to the Southeast. It can also be found in the specific tropical environment of Hainan island. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Finally, its presence is noted in the island territory of Taiwan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aglaia lawii has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-aglawone, azedaralide, cabraleadiol monoacetate, triterpene.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-aglawone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| azedaralide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cabraleadiol monoacetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aglaia lawii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aglaia lawii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Ralstonia solanacearum.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ralstonia solanacearum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |