Illigera aromatica
Illigera aromatica, commonly known as the aromatic illigera, is a climbing woody shrub native to Southeast Asian forests. Renowned for its distinct, fragrant foliage, this medicinal plant is utilized in traditional practices to treat various ailments, offering significant ethnobotanical value through its unique bioactive compounds and therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Illigera aromatica
- Family: Hernandiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Hernandiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Illigera | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Illigera aromatica has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include actinodaphnine, N-methylactinodaphnine, N-methyllaurotetanine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| actinodaphnine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-methylactinodaphnine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-methyllaurotetanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Illigera aromatica has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tuberculosis, tumor cell lines.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor cell lines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |