Alangium vitiense
Alangium vitiense, commonly known as the Alangium or climbing shrub, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat various ailments, including inflammatory conditions and digestive issues, making it a significant botanical resource in holistic healing practices.
- Scientific name: Alangium vitiense
- Family: Cornaceae
- Native range: Pacific
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Cornales and the family Cornaceae, it is classified under 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 |
Distribution
This plant, known as Aclipta vitiensis, exhibits a specific geographical range within the Southwestern Pacific region. Its natural distribution is primarily concentrated among several key island groups. Specifically, it can be found growing in the islands of Fiji. The plant is also documented to inhabit the territory of New Caledonia. Furthermore, its presence extends to the archipelago of Vanuatu.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Pacific | Fiji | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | New Caledonia | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Vanuatu | WCVP |
Activities
Alangium vitiense has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Oncostatic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Oncostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Alangium vitiense has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include L1210 leukemia, P388 leukemia.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| L1210 leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| P388 leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |