Aglaia wallichii
Aglaia wallichii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Aglaia wallichii, scientifically known as Aglaia wallichii, is a significant medicinal plant native to the subtropical forests of Asia. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, various parts of this tree are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin disorders to inflammatory conditions, offering immense therapeutic potential.
- Family
- Meliaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Aglaia Wallichii Var. Brachystachya · Aglaia Roxburghiana Var. Angustata · 6 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Aglaia wallichiiSynonyms
- Aglaia wallichii var. brachystachya
- Aglaia roxburghiana var. angustata
- Aglaia poilanei
- Aglaia roxburghiana var. balica
- Aglaia poulocondorensis
- Aglaia abbreviata
- Aglaia hoanensis
- Amoora poulocondorensis
Sources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Aglaia wallichii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Journal of natural products
Chemicals
Aglaia wallichii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Steroids, triterpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Steroids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Steroids
- Bioorganic chemistry
triterpenoids
- Journal of natural products