Alangium javanicum
Alangium javaicanum, commonly known as the Java Alangium, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to Southeast Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, its various parts—including roots, leaves, and bark—possess potent bioactive properties. It is frequently utilized for treating inflammation, skin ailments, and promoting overall healing and vitality.
- Scientific name: Alangium javanicum
- Family: Cornaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Cornales and the family Cornaceae. Its specific taxonomic classification concludes with the genus Alangium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cornales | WCVP |
| Family | Cornaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Alangium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Alangium javaicum, is known by several regional names depending on the language; in Arabic, it is referred to as علنج جاوي, and in the Arabic dialect of Sinai, it is known as علنج جاوى.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | علنج جاوي | Wikidata |
| arz | علنج جاوى | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the diverse tropical regions of Malesia. Its natural habitat specifically includes the large island of Borneo, where it thrives in local ecosystems. Additionally, the species is distributed across Jawa, contributing to the region's rich botanical variety. These specific locations highlight its concentrated presence within the Southeast Asian archipelago. Consequently, its geographical range is closely tied to these key Malesian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Chemicals
Alangium javanicum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Javaniside, secologanin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Javaniside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| secologanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |