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Aglaia roxburghiana

Aglaia roxburghiana · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Aglaiia roxbrughiana, is a significant medicinal plant native to South and Southeast Asia. Belonging to the Meliaceae family, it is highly valued in traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties. Various parts, including the bark and leaves, are utilized to treat diverse ailments and inflammatory conditions.

Family
Meliaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Fruit · Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Aglaia Elaeagnoidea Var. Beddomei · Aglaia Roxburghiana Var. Obtusa · 5 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Aglaia roxburghiana

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Sapindales
Family Meliaceae
Genus Aglaia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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
Indian Subcontinent India
Indian Subcontinent Sri Lanka

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Aglaia roxburghiana has 2 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, leaf.

Plant parts reported in Aglaia roxburghiana
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Fruit 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Fruit

  1. Journal of natural products
  2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Leaf

  1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Aglaia roxburghiana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Roxburghiadiol A, Roxburghiadiol B.

Chemicals reported in Aglaia roxburghiana
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Roxburghiadiol A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Roxburghiadiol B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Roxburghiadiol A

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Roxburghiadiol B

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Aglaia roxburghiana has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include inflammation.

Conditions investigated for Aglaia roxburghiana
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Inflammation 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Inflammation

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Aglaia roxburghiana has 1 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts obtained from Aglaia roxburghiana fruits.

Preparations reported for Aglaia roxburghiana
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Extracts obtained from aglaia roxburghiana fruits 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Extracts obtained from aglaia roxburghiana fruits

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology