Alangium
Alangium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Alangium, scientifically known as Alangium, is a versatile genus of flowering shrubs and trees renowned for its diverse medicinal properties. Widely utilized in traditional healing systems, various species offer potent therapeutic benefits, ranging from anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial actions to supporting neurological health and managing various systemic ailments effectively.
- Family
- Cornaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
AlangiumSynonyms
- Karangolum
- Stelanthes
- Angolam
- Diacicarpium
- Marlea
- Stylis
- Pseudalangium
- Angolamia
- Rhytidandra
- Pautsauvia
- Kara-angolam
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Stelanthes
- Angolamia
- Marlea
- Karangolum
- Stylis
- Kara angolam
- Rhytidandra
- Angolam
- Kara-angolam
- Pseudalangium
- Diacicarpium
- Pautsauvia
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Cornales, and the family Cornaceae. Finally, it is identified by the specific genus Alangium.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Cornales |
| Family | Cornaceae |
| Genus | Alangium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution that spans across multiple continents. In Southeastern Europe, it can be specifically located within Romania. Its presence extends significantly into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it is found in Burundi and Cabinda. Furthermore, the species thrives in Cameroon and throughout the Gulf of Guinea Islands. This wide range highlights the varied environmental adaptability of the plant.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Romania |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Alangium has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Glycosides, Terpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Glycosides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Glycosides
- Fitoterapia
Terpenoids
- Fitoterapia
Activities
Alangium has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Fitoterapia
Medicinal Uses
Alangium has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include rheumatism, skin diseases.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| rheumatism | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| crude extracts | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |