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 ★☆☆☆☆