Alangium premnifolium
Alangium premnefolium, commonly known as the Alangium plant, is a significant medicinal shrub valued in traditional Ayurvedic practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, skin disorders, and digestive ailments. This botanical specimen holds immense potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Alangium premnifolium
- Family: Cornaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Alangium premnefolium, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Cornales. Finally, it is a member of the family Cornaceae and 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 premnefolium, is known by various names depending on the language and region. In Arabic, it is referred to as علنج شوجبي الأوراق, while in Chinese, it is commonly called 日本八角枫 (zh), 日本八角枫 (zh-cn), and 日本八角楓 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | علنج شوجبي الأوراق | Wikidata |
| zh | 日本八角枫 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 日本八角枫 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 日本八角楓 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions of East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its presence is specifically noted throughout the Southeast portion of the country. Moving toward Eastern Asia, the species can be found in Japan as well as the Nansei-shotō islands. Its range also extends into the Indo-China peninsula, where it inhabits parts of Myanmar. Additionally, the plant is documented to grow within the borders of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Alangium premnefolium, is a medicinal species where the leaves serve as a primary component for therapeutic applications. These leaves are typically characterized by their specific shape and texture, containing various bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's healing properties. In traditional medicine, the leaves are often processed or decocted to harness their medicinal potency for treating various ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Alangium premnifolium has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include roseoside.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roseoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |