Anneslea fragrans
Anisetes fragrans, commonly known as African nutmeg or aniseed, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its aromatic properties, it is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat digestive ailments, respiratory issues, and skin conditions, offering a potent blend of therapeutic and culinary benefits.
- Scientific name: Anneslea fragrans
- Family: Pentaphylacaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Ericales and the family Pentaphylacaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Angelelea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Pentaphylacaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anneslea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Anisolea fragrans, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 茶梨 (zh, zh-cn, zh-tw, zh-hans), while in Thailand, it is commonly called สารภีดอย (th).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 茶梨 | Wikidata |
| th | สารภีดอย | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 茶梨 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 茶梨 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 茶梨 | Wikidata |
| zh | 红香树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 安纳士树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 红楣 | Wikidata |
| zh | 猪头果 | Wikidata |
| zh | 茶梨 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several distinct regions of East and South Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. The species also extends its range to the island of Taiwan in Eastern Asia. Furthermore, it can be found within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in the region of Assam. Together, these locations define the specific geographical footprint of Annona fragrans.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Anisolea fragrans, utilizes its aromatic leaves as a primary component in traditional medicinal practices. These leaves are often harvested and processed to extract their essential oils and bioactive compounds, which are believed to possess various therapeutic properties. In many cultures, the leaves are used in infusions or topical applications to treat various ailments, making them the most significant part of the plant for medicinal purposes.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Anneslea fragrans has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytoprotective, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Anneslea fragrans has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include apoptosis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |