Ailanthus integrifolia subsp. calycina
Ailanthus integrifolia subsp. calycina, commonly known as the Indian Tree of Heaven, is a versatile medicinal plant native to South Asia. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is extensively used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammatory conditions, and various gastrointestinal disorders, offering significant pharmacological potential.
- Scientific name: Ailanthus integrifolia subsp. calycina
- Family: Simaroubaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Simaroubaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ailanthus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ailanthus integrifolia subsp. calycina, is identified by the common name 大萼臭椿 in Chinese (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 大萼臭椿 | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Activities
Ailanthus integrifolia subsp. calycina has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antineoplastic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antineoplastic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |