Alstonia macrophylla
Alstonia macrophylla, commonly known as the large-leaved Alstoni, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. This botanical species offers significant potential for pharmacological research and natural healing practices worldwide.
- Scientific name: Alstonia macrophylla
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Alstonia, specifically as the species Alstonia macrophyllia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Alstonia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Alstonia macrophylla, is known by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 大叶糖胶树 (zh-hans), 大葉糖膠樹 (zh-hant), and 大葉糖膠樹 (zh-hk). In Vietnam, the species is commonly called Sữa lá to (vi), while in Thailand, it is known as ทุ้งฟ้า (th).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 大叶糖胶树 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 大葉糖膠樹 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 大葉糖膠樹 | Wikidata |
| vi | Sữa lá to | Wikidata |
| th | ทุ้งฟ้า | Wikidata |
| ms | Pulai bukit | Wikidata |
| zh | 大叶糖胶树 | Wikidata |
| jv | Pulé ireng | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大叶糖胶树 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大葉糖膠樹 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found specifically within the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is documented in both India and Bangladesh. Additionally, the species is located on the island nation of Sri Lanka. Together, these areas highlight the diverse habitats where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Alstonia macrophylla, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The medicinal value is found throughout its structure, including the stem bark and the root barks, which are often prepared for decoctions. Additionally, the large, lush leaves are a primary focus of study, with both the collective foliage and the individual leaf serving as significant sources of bioactive compounds used in traditional healing practices.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Alstonia macrophylla has 25 reported phytochemicals identified across 32 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-sitosterol, beta-sitosterol glucoside, flavonoids, macralstonine, sterols.
- Total chemicals
- 25
- Scientific sources
- 32
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-sitosterol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol glucoside | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| macralstonine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 10,11-dimethoxynareline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 16-hydroxyalstonal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 16-hydroxyalstonisine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Alstonia macrophylla has 7 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Anticancer, Antimalarial, Antipyretic, Aphrodisiac.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aphrodisiac | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Emmenagogue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vulnerary | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Alstonia macrophylla has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Escherichia coli, Plasmodium falciparum, Proteus mirabilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus saprophyticus.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proteus mirabilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus saprophyticus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus faecalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prostate cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |