Aglaia leptantha
Aglaia leptantha, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in Southeast Asian traditional medicine, belongs to the Meliaceae family. Valued for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is often utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its phytochemical profile is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Aglaia leptantha
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Meliaceae, specifically falling under 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 |
Common Names
This plant, Aglaias leptantha, is known by several specific common names depending on the language and region. In Vietnamese, it is frequently referred to as Ngâu Trung Bộ or Gội Trung Bộ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Ngâu Trung Bộ | Wikidata |
| vi | Gội Trung Bộ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China peninsula, it can be found growing in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Beyond the mainland, its range extends significantly into the Malesian region. Specifically, the species is known to inhabit the island of Borneo. Collectively, these locations highlight its presence in both mainland and maritime tropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aglaias leptantha, utilizes various anatomical structures for its medicinal properties, specifically through its stem bark and leaf. The stem bark is often harvested for its specific phytochemical constituents, which are believed to contribute to the plant's therapeutic effects. Additionally, the leaf serves as another vital part of the plant used in traditional applications, containing bioactive compounds that are essential to its overall medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aglaia leptantha has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aglanthin, agleptin, dehydrodiconiferyl alcohol, epigrandisin, eudesmin.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aglanthin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| agleptin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dehydrodiconiferyl alcohol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epigrandisin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eudesmin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| grandisin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemileptaglin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoagleptin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leptaglin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leptanthin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |