Alangium
Anglium, commonly known as a potent botanical remedy, is a versatile medicinal plant celebrated for its diverse healing properties. Renowned for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, it has been used across various traditional healing practices to promote wellness, support immune function, and alleviate various ailments throughout human history.
- Scientific name: Alangium
- Family: Cornaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | 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, belonging to the genus Alangium, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Hindi, it is referred to as अंकोल, while in Chinese, it is identified as 八角枫属 (zh-hans), 八角楓屬 (zh-hant), 八角楓屬 (zh-hk), and 八角枫属 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hi | अंकोल | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 八角枫属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 八角楓屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 八角楓屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 八角枫属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 八角枫属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 八角楓屬 | Wikidata |
| ko | 박쥐나무속 | Wikidata |
| pa | ਅੰਕੋਲ | Wikidata |
| ml | അങ്കോലം | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Alangium has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include glycosides, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Alangium has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Alangium has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include rheumatism, skin diseases.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |