Aglaia laxiflora
Aglaia laxiflora, commonly known as a species within the Meliaceae family, is a significant medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Found primarily in tropical ecosystems, its various parts are utilized in traditional medicine to treat diverse ailments, offering promising phytochemical potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Aglaia laxiflora
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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. It is further identified by its specific 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 is specifically found within the diverse ecological regions of Malesia. Its documented distribution is primarily concentrated on the island of Borneo. Within this tropical territory, it inhabits unique forest environments that support its growth. Because its range is so localized, it remains a characteristic element of the Bornean flora. Consequently, understanding its presence is essential for studying the botanical biodiversity of this specific region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aglaia laxiflora has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aglaxiflorin A, rocaglaol, rocaglaol rhamnoside.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aglaxiflorin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rocaglaol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rocaglaol rhamnoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aglaia laxiflora has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |