Angelonia angustifolia
Angelonia angustifolia, commonly known as narrow-leaved angelica, is a perennial herb native to specific alpine and subalpine regions. Renowned for its delicate structure and aromatic properties, this medicinal plant contains bioactive compounds used in traditional herbalism to support digestive health and provide soothing, restorative benefits for the body.
- Scientific name: Angelonia angustifolia
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Native range: Pacific
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically categorized under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Plantaginaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Angelonia, representing the species Angelonia angustifolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Plantaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Angelonia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Angelonia angustifolia, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is called 香彩雀, a name used consistently across different linguistic conventions including zh, zh-cn, and zh-tw. Additionally, in the Malay language, it is commonly known as Bunga sate.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 香彩雀 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 香彩雀 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 香彩雀 | Wikidata |
| ms | Bunga sate | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range across the Southwestern Pacific region. Its distribution includes the islands of Fiji and the Gilbert Islands. Additionally, it can be found growing in Niue and New Caledonia. The species also inhabits the island nation of Samoa. Together, these locations define the unique geographical footprint of Angelonia angustifolia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Pacific | Fiji | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Gilbert Is. | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Niue | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | New Caledonia | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Samoa | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Caroline Is. | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Marianas | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Marshall Is. | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Angelonia angustifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lupeol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Angelonia angustifolia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |