Ailanthus integrifolia subsp. calycina
Ailanthus integrifolia subsp. calycina · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (21 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Ailantanthus integrifolia subsp. calycina, is a distinguished medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this subspecies offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in treating skin ailments and inflammatory conditions. Its unique botanical characteristics make it a vital subject for pharmacological study.
- Family
- Simaroubaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Pongelion Grande · Pongelion Calycinum · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ailanthus integrifolia subsp. calycinaSynonyms
- Pongelion grande
- Pongelion calycinum
- Ailanthus grandis
- Ailanthus calycina
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Simaroubaceae and the genus Ailanthus. Specifically, the taxon is identified as the subspecies calycina of the species Ailanthus integrifolia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Simaroubaceae |
| Genus | Ailanthus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the state of Assam and throughout the East Himalaya. Its range extends further into Indo-China, specifically documented in Vietnam. Additionally, the species reaches into the Malesia region, where it is present on the island of Jawa. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit various tropical and subtropical environments.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
| Malesia | Jawa |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Ailanthus integrifolia subsp. calycina has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
betulinic acid
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Ailanthus integrifolia subsp. calycina has 19 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiedemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimelanomic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anthelmintic
- Dr. Duke
AntiHIV
- Dr. Duke
Antibacterial
- Dr. Duke
Anticancer
- Dr. Duke
Anticarcinomic
- Dr. Duke
Antiedemic
- Dr. Duke
Antiinflammatory
- Dr. Duke
Antileukemic
- Dr. Duke
Antimalarial
- Dr. Duke
Antimelanomic
- Dr. Duke