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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
Karangolum · Stelanthes · 9 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Alangium

Synonyms

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.

Chemicals reported in Alangium
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Glycosides 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Terpenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Glycosides

  1. Fitoterapia

Terpenoids

  1. Fitoterapia

Activities

Alangium has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.

Activities reported in Alangium
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antibacterial

  1. Fitoterapia

Conditions

Alangium has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include rheumatism, skin diseases.

Conditions investigated for Alangium
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Rheumatism 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Skin diseases 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Rheumatism

  1. Fitoterapia

Skin diseases

  1. Fitoterapia

Preparations

Alangium has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude extracts.

Preparations reported for Alangium
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Crude extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Crude extracts

  1. Fitoterapia