Ailanthus integrifolia
Ailanthus integrifolia, commonly known as the Tree of Heaven or False Ash, is a versatile medicinal plant native to South Asia. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering significant healing potential through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Ailanthus integrifolia
- Family: Simaroubaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Sapindales and placed in the family Simaroubaceae. Finally, it is categorized 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ailanthus integrifolia, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Vietnamese, it is referred to as Thanh thất lá nguyên, while in Greek, it is called Αείλανθος ο ακεραιόφυλλος. In Arabic-speaking regions, it is known as أيلنط متكامل الأوراق, a name that is also used in Egyptian Arabic as ايلنط متكامل الاوراق. Additionally, in Chinese, the species is commonly called 伯克臭椿.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Thanh thất lá nguyên | Wikidata |
| el | Αείλανθος ο ακεραιόφυλλος | Wikidata |
| ar | أيلنط متكامل الأوراق | Wikidata |
| arz | ايلنط متكامل الاوراق | Wikidata |
| zh | 伯克臭椿 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several distinct Asian regions. In China, it is primarily located within the Southeast portion of the country. Its presence in the Indian Subcontinent is noted specifically in Assam and the East Himalaya regions. Moving into Indo-China, the species can be found growing in Vietnam. Finally, its distribution extends into Malesia, where it is documented on the island of Borneo.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Maluku | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ailanthus integrifolia has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,6-dimethoxybenzoquinone, 2-(1-hydroxyethyl)-6-methoxynaphtho[2,3-b]furan-4,9-dione, 2-(1-hydroxyethyl)naphtho[2,3-b]furan-4,9-dione, 2-acetyl-6-methoxynaphtho[2,3-b]furan-4,9-dione, 2-acetylnaphtho[2,3-b]furan-4,9-dione.
- Total chemicals
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,6-dimethoxybenzoquinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-(1-hydroxyethyl)-6-methoxynaphtho[2,3-b]furan-4,9-dione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-(1-hydroxyethyl)naphtho[2,3-b]furan-4,9-dione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-acetyl-6-methoxynaphtho[2,3-b]furan-4,9-dione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-acetylnaphtho[2,3-b]furan-4,9-dione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coniferyl aldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jioglutin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| koaburaside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |