Aglaia rimosa
Aglaia rimosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Aglaiia rimosa, scientifically known as Aglaiia rimosa, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Primarily found in tropical forest ecosystems, this species is recognized for its diverse phytochemical properties. It is frequently utilized in herbal remedies to address various ailments, showcasing its profound pharmacological potential.
- Family
- Meliaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaves
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Portesia Rimosa · Aglaia Bulusanensis · 10 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Aglaia rimosaSynonyms
- Portesia rimosa
- Aglaia bulusanensis
- Aglaia batjanica
- Aglaia denticulata
- Aglaia diffusiflora
- Aglaia macrobotrys
- Aglaia llanosiana
- Aglaia loheri
- Aglaia lanceolata
- Aglaia hexandra
- Aglaia elliptifolia
- Aglaia goebeliana
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. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Aglaiia and the species name rimosa.
| 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 distribution across several distinct geographical regions in the Asia-Pacific. In Eastern Asia, its presence is documented specifically within Taiwan. Moving into the Malesian region, it can be found in the Philippines as well as in the islands of Maluku and Sulawesi. Furthermore, its range extends into Papuasia, where it inhabits the Bismarck Archipelago. Together, these locations highlight the diverse tropical environments where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Malesia | Maluku | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| Papuasia | Bismarck Archipelago | WCVP |
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Papuasia | Solomon Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aglaias rimosa, is characterized by its distinctive botanical features, with its leaves serving as a primary component of its physical structure. These leaves are typically arranged in a way that defines the plant's canopy and play a crucial role in its physiological processes, such as photosynthesis. In the context of its medicinal properties, the leaves are often the specific part studied or utilized for their bioactive compounds.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aglaia rimosa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Elliptinol, Rocagloic Acid, elliptifoline.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Elliptinol | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rocagloic Acid | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| elliptifoline | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aglaia rimosa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |