Aglaia Micrantha
''Aglaia'' is a genus of 117 species of woody dioecious trees belonging to the Mahogany family (Meliaceae). These trees occur in the subtropical and tropical forests of Southeast Asia, Northern Australia and the Pacific. Some species are important timber trees; others have scented flowers, or medicinal properties (the edible fruits duku or langsat have now been placed in the genus ''Lansium''). Many have complex biological relationships with their dispersal agents. Phytochemistry Species in the genus ''Aglaia'' synthesize a unique class of highly bioactive chemical compounds known as flavaglines. Over 50 unique compounds of this class have been described so far, including rocaglamide, aglafoline, silvestrol, pannellin, episilvestrol, and ponapensin. They are known for their anti-cancer, Antifungal, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and Insecticide, insecticidal properties. Several of these compounds have been shown to be exceptional therapeutic agents for cancer chemotherapy, ho ...
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Aglaia Roxburghiana
''Aglaia roxburghiana'' is a species of ''Aglaia''. It is native to South Asia and Australia. References roxburghiana Flora of tropical Asia Flora of Australia {{Meliaceae-stub ...
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