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. calycina

Synonyms

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.

Chemicals reported in Ailanthus integrifolia subsp. calycina
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
betulinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

betulinic acid

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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.

Activities reported in Ailanthus integrifolia subsp. calycina
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

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AntiHIV

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Antibacterial

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Anticancer

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Anticarcinomic

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Antiedemic

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Antiinflammatory

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Antileukemic

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Antimalarial

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Antimelanomic

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