Allophylus villosus
Allophylus villosus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Allophylus villosus, scientifically known as Allophylus villosus, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is utilized in traditional medicine to address various ailments. Its unique chemical profile offers significant potential for pharmacological research and the development of natural treatments.
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Allophylus Villosus F. Aporeticus · Schmidelia Villosa · 6 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Allophylus villosusSynonyms
- Allophylus villosus f. aporeticus
- Schmidelia villosa
- Schmidelia aporetica
- Ornitrophe villosa
- Ornitrophe aporetica
- Allophylus aporeticus
- Allophylus cobbe f. aporeticus
- Allophylus cobbe f. villosus
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it is situated in the family Sapindaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Allophylus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Allophylus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Allophylus villosus, exhibits a specific geographical range across parts of South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is documented in the state of Assam. It is also found naturally within the borders of Bangladesh. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the Indo-China region, specifically covering Myanmar. These locations highlight the plant's preference for the tropical environments characteristic of these particular territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Allophylus villosus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,4-Ditert-butylphenyl 5-hydroxypentanoate, 3,3-Diphenyl-5-methyl-3H-pyrazole, 5-(2,4-Ditert-butylphenoxy)-5-oxopentanoic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 2,4-Ditert-butylphenyl 5-hydroxypentanoate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,3-Diphenyl-5-methyl-3H-pyrazole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-(2,4-Ditert-butylphenoxy)-5-oxopentanoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
2,4-Ditert-butylphenyl 5-hydroxypentanoate
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
3,3-Diphenyl-5-methyl-3H-pyrazole
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
5-(2,4-Ditert-butylphenoxy)-5-oxopentanoic acid
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Conditions
Allophylus villosus has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include inflammation, pain.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Inflammation | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pain | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Inflammation
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Pain
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Preparations
Allophylus villosus has 4 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include all fractioned extracts, ethanoic extract, ethyl acetate and ethanol fractioned extracts, extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| All fractioned extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethanoic extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethyl acetate and ethanol fractioned extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
All fractioned extracts
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Ethanoic extract
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Ethyl acetate and ethanol fractioned extracts
- Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society
Extract
- Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society