Aglaia wallichii
Aglaia wallichii, commonly known as the Wallich's Aglai, is a versatile medicinal plant belonging to the Meliaceae family. Native to various Asian tropical regions, it is highly valued in traditional medicine. Its leaves, bark, and flowers possess significant therapeutic properties, often used to treat skin ailments and inflammation.
- Scientific name: Aglaia wallichii
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Sapindales and the family Meliaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Aglaiia, specifically as the species Aglaiia wallichii.
| 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, Aglaiia wallichii, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In Hindi, it is commonly referred to as Chhota Chakan, while in Bengali, it is called Chhoto Chakan. Additionally, in the local context of Nepal, it is known as Chhoto Chakan.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central provinces to the Southeast regions. Its presence is also noted on the tropical island of Hainan. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented in the state of Assam. Finally, its geographical range extends into the neighboring territory of Bangladesh.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | 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, Aglaias wallichii, utilizes its stems as a vital structural component to support its growth and facilitate the transport of nutrients throughout the organism. In many traditional medicinal applications, various parts of the plant are studied, but the woody stems provide the essential framework that connects the root system to the foliage.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |