Aglaia perviridis
Aglaia perviriidis, commonly known as a valuable medicinal plant in Southeast Asian traditional medicine, belongs to the Meliaceae family. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is utilized for its bioactive compounds, which offer significant potential in treating various ailments, including inflammatory conditions and bacterial infections.
- Scientific name: Aglaia perviridis
- 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. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established 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 |
Common Names
This plant, Aglaiya perviriidis, is known by various regional names depending on the language and location. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), it is referred to as 碧绿米仔兰, while in Traditional Chinese (zh-hant) and the Cantonese-speaking regions of Hong Kong (zh-hk), the name is written as 碧綠米仔蘭. In Vietnam, the plant is commonly called Gội xanh, and in standard Chinese (zh), it is identified as 碧绿米仔兰.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 碧绿米仔兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 碧綠米仔蘭 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 碧綠米仔蘭 | Wikidata |
| vi | Gội xanh | Wikidata |
| zh | 碧绿米仔兰 | Wikidata |
| ml | ചെറുചൊക്ല | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 碧绿米仔兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 碧緑米仔蘭 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is distributed across several key regions within the Indian Subcontinent, including India, Bangladesh, and the East Himalaya. It can also be specifically found in the Assam region of the subcontinent. Beyond the Indian Subcontinent, its range extends into the South-Central parts of China. These diverse locations highlight its presence across both South Asian and East Asian landscapes. Together, these areas define the primary geographical footprint of Aglaios perviriidis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aglaias perviriidis, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, most notably its roots and leaves. The roots serve as a foundational part of the plant's structure and are often the primary site for concentrated bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies. Additionally, the leaves play a crucial role in the plant's physiological processes, contributing to its overall therapeutic profile through their unique chemical compositions.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aglaia perviridis has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1a, 2a, 2b, 4a, 5a.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2b | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5b | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6b | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7b | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aglaia perviridis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cerebral edema, ischemic stroke.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cerebral edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ischemic stroke | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |