Aglaia

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Aglaia
Aglaia roxburghiana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Subfamily:
Melioideae
Genus: Aglaia
Lour.
Synonyms[1]
List
    • Aglaiopsis Miq.
    • Amoora Roxb.
    • Camunium Roxb.
    • Euphora Griff.
    • Hearnia F.Muell.
    • Lepidaglaia Pierre
    • Merostela Pierre
    • Nialel Adans.
    • Nimmoia Wight
    • Oraoma Turcz.

Aglaia is a

subtropical and tropical forests of Southeast Asia, northern Australia and the Pacific.[not verified in body
]

Some species are important timber trees; others have scented flowers, or medicinal properties (the edible fruits

langsat have now been placed in the genus Lansium). Many have complex biological relationships with their dispersal agents.[not verified in body
]

Phytochemistry

Species in the genus Aglaia synthesize a unique class of highly bioactive chemical compounds known as

anti-cancer, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and insecticidal properties. Several of these compounds have been shown to be exceptional therapeutic agents for cancer chemotherapy, however further research is needed to develop medicines.[3]

Species

As of 9 April 2024[update], there are 121 species are accepted by Plants of the World Online,[1] as follows:

References

  1. ^ a b "Aglaia Lour". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Aglaia in Flora of China @ efloras.org". Flora of China. Retrieved 2021-08-26.
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