Aglaia roxburghiana
Aglaiia roxburghiana, commonly known as the Roxburghia Aglai, is a significant medicinal evergreen tree native to South and Southeast Asia. Highly valued in traditional medicine, its various parts, including bark and leaves, possess potent bioactive compounds used to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and various digestive disorders effectively.
- Scientific name: Aglaia roxburghiana
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Aglaiia roxburghiana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Sapindales and the family Meliaceae. Ultimately, it is placed within the 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 |
Common Names
This plant, Aglaia roxburghiana, is known by several different names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 山椤, 洛罗, and 洛氏米仔兰, while in Marathi, it is commonly known as गहुला.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 山椤 | Wikidata |
| mr | गहुला | Wikidata |
| zh | 洛罗 | Wikidata |
| zh | 洛氏米仔兰 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is natively distributed across the diverse landscapes of the Indian Subcontinent. Within this vast region, it can be found growing in various habitats across India. Additionally, its natural range extends to the island nation of Sri Lanka. These specific locations highlight its importance within the subtropical ecosystems of South Asia. Consequently, the species maintains a localized but significant presence throughout these two major territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aglaiia roxburghiana, utilizes various components for its therapeutic potential, most notably its leaves and fruits. The leaves are frequently employed in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, often being prepared as decoctions or poultices. Additionally, the fruits of the plant are recognized for their distinct medicinal properties and are studied for their specific bioactive compounds.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aglaia roxburghiana has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |