Aglaia
Aglaia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Aglaia, is a genus of flowering plants within the Meliaceae family. Found primarily in tropical Asian forests, these evergreen trees are valued for their aromatic properties. Many species hold significant ethnobotanical importance, offering bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments and inflammatory conditions.
- Family
- Meliaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Euphora · Hearnia · 13 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
AglaiaSynonyms
- Euphora
- Hearnia
- Camunium
- Argophilum
- Aglaiopsis
- Milnea
- Merostela
- Beddomea
- Nemedra
- Nialel
- Selbya
- Lepiaglaia
- Amoora
- Lepidaglaia
- Oraoma
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is categorized under the order Sapindales and the family Meliaceae. Ultimately, the medicinal plant is classified under 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 exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several prominent regions in East Asia. Within mainland China, its presence is noted in the South-Central and Southeast areas. It can also be found in the unique tropical environment of Hainan. Furthermore, the species extends into the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Finally, its geographical reach includes the island of Taiwan in Eastern Asia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| China | Tibet |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Aglaia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Artesunate, Rocaglamide.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Artesunate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rocaglamide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Artesunate
- Anticancer research
Rocaglamide
- International journal of cancer
Activities
Aglaia has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anticancer
- International journal of cancer
Conditions
Aglaia has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cancer
- Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry
Preparations
Aglaia has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Extracts, Rocaglamide(s), Rocaglamide-A (Roc-A).
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rocaglamide(s) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rocaglamide-a (roc-a) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Extracts
- Anticancer research
Rocaglamide(s)
- Cell death and differentiation
Rocaglamide-a (roc-a)
- International journal of cancer