Ailanthus excelsa
Ailanthus excelsa, commonly known as the Tree of Heaven, is a majestic deciduous tree prized in traditional medicine. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammation, skin disorders, and digestive issues. This versatile plant holds significant promise in modern ethnopharmacology.
- Scientific name: Ailanthus excelsa
- Family: Simaroubaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Ailanthus excelsa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Simaroubaceae and falls under the genus Ailanthus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Simaroubaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ailanthus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several major regions. In Northeast Tropical Africa, its presence is noted in both Sudan and South Sudan. Moving toward the southern portion of the continent, it can also be found in Botswana. Within the Indian Subcontinent, the species is widely distributed throughout India and Bangladesh. Additionally, its range extends specifically to the region of Assam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ailanthus excelsa has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include AECHL-1, Flavonoids, Sterols, chloroform, methanol.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| AECHL-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chloroform | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| petroleum ether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ailanthus excelsa has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Gastroprotective, Teratogenic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Teratogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ailanthus excelsa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, gastric ulcer.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |