Illigera aromatica
Illigera aromatica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Illigera aromatica, scientifically known as Illigera aromatica, is a climbing shrub native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. Renowned for its fragrant foliage and unique botanical characteristics, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies to treat diverse ailments, showcasing its significant ethnobotanical importance and value.
- Family
- Hernandiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Illigera aromaticaSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Illigera aromatica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Laurales and the family Hernandiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic placement is defined by its membership in the genus Illigera.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Laurales |
| Family | Hernandiaceae |
| Genus | Illigera |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within the Asian continent. According to its known geographical distribution, it can be found in Southeast China. This particular area provides the environmental conditions necessary for its natural growth. Consequently, its range is relatively localized rather than being widespread across the entire globe. Understanding this limited distribution is essential for studying its natural habitat and ecological requirements.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China Southeast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Illigera aromatica has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Natural product research
Chemicals
Illigera aromatica has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Actinodaphnine, N-Methylactinodaphnine, N-Methyllaurotetanine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Actinodaphnine | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-Methylactinodaphnine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-Methyllaurotetanine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Actinodaphnine
- Natural product research
- Journal of natural medicines
N-Methylactinodaphnine
- Natural product research
N-Methyllaurotetanine
- Natural product research
Conditions
Illigera aromatica has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include tuberculosis, tumor cell lines.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Tuberculosis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tumor cell lines | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Tuberculosis
- Journal of natural medicines
Tumor cell lines
- Phytochemistry
Preparations
Illigera aromatica has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanolic extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanolic extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanolic extracts
- Phytochemistry