Allophylus villosus
Allophylus villosus, commonly known as the hairy alliophylus, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Valued for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Exploring its phytochemical profile offers promising insights into its potential pharmacological applications and healing capabilities.
- Scientific name: Allophylus villosus
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapindaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Allophylus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Allophylus villosus, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context of its habitat. In English, it is commonly referred to as the velvet bark tree, while in Spanish, it is known as palo de terciopelo. Within local contexts, it may also be called mopa in certain regions.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Allophylus villosus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 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.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,4-ditert-butylphenyl 5-hydroxypentanoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,3-diphenyl-5-methyl-3H-pyrazole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-(2,4-ditert-butylphenoxy)-5-oxopentanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Allophylus villosus has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, pain.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |