Alstonia scholaris

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Gentianales and the family Apocynaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic designation falls under the genus Alstonia.

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions in Asia. In China, its distribution extends through the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found growing in the state of Assam. Additionally, it is also naturally occurring within the borders of Bangladesh. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's presence across both East and South Asian landscapes.

Chemicals

Alstonia scholaris has 38 reported phytochemicals identified across 45 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulin, echitamine, lupeol, picrinine, scholaricine.

Total chemicals

38

Scientific sources

45

Most Reported Compounds

Activities

Alstonia scholaris has 13 reported activities identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Anticancer, Antifungal.

Total activities

13

Scientific sources

16

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Alstonia scholaris has 43 reported medicinal uses identified across 55 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, cancer, Candida albicans, Plasmodium falciparum, asthma.

Total uses

43

Scientific sources

55

Most Reported Uses