Aglaia spectabilis
Amoora wallichii
Aglaia spectabilis, commonly known as the fragrant Aglaiia, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to Southeast Asian rainforests. Renowned for its aromatic properties, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat various ailments. This species holds significant ethnobotanical importance, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Aglaia spectabilis
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by 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 spectabilis, is known by various regional names across different languages. In Vietnamese, it is referred to as Gội nếp, while in Myanmar, the common name is အောက်ချင်းစာနီ. In Japanese, it is called アマリ, and in Chinese, both the standard and simplified forms are written as 曲梗崖摩.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Gội nếp | Wikidata |
| my | အောက်ချင်းစာနီ | Wikidata |
| ja | アマリ | Wikidata |
| zh | 曲梗崖摩 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 曲梗崖摩 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 曲梗崖摩 | Wikidata |
| en | Amoora wallichii | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across parts of Asia, primarily concentrated within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing in several key regions, including India and Bangladesh. Furthermore, its range extends into the East Himalaya and the state of Assam. Beyond the subcontinent, the species is also documented in the South-Central region of China. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's preference for these specific subtropical environments.
| 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 | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aglaia spectabilis, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in various traditional medicinal applications. These leaves are often harvested for their specific phytochemical properties, which are believed to contribute to the plant's therapeutic potential. In many ethnobotanical practices, the leaves are prepared through decoctions or infusions to harness their bioactive compounds for healing purposes.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |