Swinglea glutinosa
Swinglea glutinosa, commonly known as the sticky-leaved shrub, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its unique adhesive properties, it has long been utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Exploring its bioactive compounds offers promising insights into developing new natural therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Swinglea glutinosa
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Swinglea glutinosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Rutaceae and falls under the genus Swinglea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Swinglea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Swinglea glutinosa, is referred to by different common names depending on the language. In Spanish, it is commonly called Swinglea, and in Portuguese, it is also known as Swinglea.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| es | Swinglea | Wikidata |
| pt | Swinglea | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is specifically found within the Malesia botanical region. Its occurrence is notably limited to the archipelago of the Philippines. This specific geographical range suggests that the species thrives in the unique tropical environments of this Southeast Asian nation. Consequently, its natural habitat is concentrated within these particular island ecosystems. Understanding this localized distribution is essential for the conservation of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Swinglea glutinosa, possesses various components that contribute to its therapeutic potential. The stembark is a significant part of the plant used in traditional medicinal practices, often valued for its specific chemical constituents. Furthermore, the plant is known to contain essential oils, which are rich in aromatic compounds that play a crucial role in its biological activities and pharmacological properties.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stembark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Essential oils | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Swinglea glutinosa has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,3,5-trihydroxy-2,8-bis(3-methylbut-2-enyl)-10-methyl-9-acridone, 1,3,5-trihydroxy-4-methoxy-10-methylacridone, 1,3,5-trihydroxy-4-methoxy-2-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)-10-methyl-9-acridone, 1,8-cineole, 5-hydroxynoracronycine.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,3,5-trihydroxy-2,8-bis(3-methylbut-2-enyl)-10-methyl-9-acridone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,3,5-trihydroxy-4-methoxy-10-methylacridone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,3,5-trihydroxy-4-methoxy-2-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)-10-methyl-9-acridone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-hydroxynoracronycine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Carvacrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-cymene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thymol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Swinglea glutinosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |