Aglaonema commutatum
Aglaonema commutatum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (77 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Aglaonema commutatum, scientifically known as Aglaonema commutatum, is a versatile ornamental plant celebrated for its striking foliage. Beyond its beauty, it holds significance in traditional medicine for its potential air-purifying qualities and antimicrobial properties. This resilient species is easy to cultivate, making it a popular choice for indoor wellness.
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- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Aglaonema commutatumDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several distinct tropical regions. In the Western Indian Ocean, its presence is noted within the Comoros and the Chagos Archipelago. It is also widely distributed across the Indian Subcontinent, specifically found in both India and Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species extends into the Malesia region, where it can be located in the Philippines. This widespread distribution highlights the plant's ability to thrive in various island and continental environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Chagos Archipelago | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| South-Central Pacific | Cook Is. | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Puerto Rico | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aglaonema commutatum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ALPHA-CAROTENE, GAMMA-CAROTENE, LYCOPENE, Lutein, Lycoxanthin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ALPHA-CAROTENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GAMMA-CAROTENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LYCOPENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lutein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lycoxanthin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Violaxanthin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-carotene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| delta-Carotene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ALPHA-CAROTENE
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GAMMA-CAROTENE
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LYCOPENE
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Lutein
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Lycoxanthin
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Violaxanthin
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beta-carotene
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delta-Carotene
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Activities
Aglaonema commutatum has 69 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Allergenic, Androgenic?, AntiPMS, Antiacne, Antiaging.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic? | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiPMS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiacne | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaging | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiarthritic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiasthmatic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiatherosclerotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Bladder) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |