Phytochemical investigation of essential oils from ethanolic. Its believed buddha was born under the sorrowless tree, one of india most beautiful flowering trees. Polyalthia longifolia is sometimes incorrectly identified as the ashoka tree saraca indica because of the close resemblance of both trees. Polyalthia longifolia mast tree richard lyons nursery. The tree is evergreen and can attain a height of up to 12 meters.
Antiplasmodial constituents from the stem bark of polyalthia longifolia var pendula. Although the wood is not very durable, it is utilized to some. Polyalthia is a large genus of shrubs and trees found in tropic and subtropic regions. International journal of pharmtech research coden usa. Pdf phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of.
Etymology polyalthia derives from the greek words poly meaning many and altheo meaning cure. I have an amount of seeds of polyanthia longifolia hatvested from my 3 trees planted backyard. The tree is known to grow over 30 ft in height but can be topped. This is an excellent choice when a tall narrow screen is. Over time this species, polyalthia longifolia aka p. The different region collected polyalthia longifolia leaves ethyl acetate extract are subjected to phytochemical screening to detecting nature of phytoconstituents. Hypoglycemic, analgesic activity, acetic acid, glucose tolerance, polyalthia longifolia. A beautiful tree from india with tall straight trunk can grow to 15m with its striking conical columnar habit. There are two distinct varieties of this species, both found in maharashtra and elsewhere. Polyalthia longifolia pendula the slim and lovely false ashoka tree shoots straight into the air with a narrow form of drooping branches of layered, feathery leaves.
Thwaites pl is a tall handsome evergreen tree, is belongs to annonaceae family. Polyalthia longifolia mast tree richard lyons nursery, inc. Polyalthia longifolia is a tall, handsome tree with pendent linear leaves that is cultivated in most parts of sri lanka and india as an avenue tree and around temples for its religious significance. Phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of polyalthia longifolia crude extracts article pdf available in asian journal of pharmaceutical and biological research 14. Polyalthia longifolia is a large shrub of genes including 120 species. Polyalthia longifolia is often called just ashoka tree but that name actually belongs to saraca indica. Polyalthia longifolia is also a medicinal tree, and has been commonly used by people in the treatment of fever, skin diseases, diabetes, hypertension, and intestinal parasites. Pdf phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity. Polyalthia longifolia pendula or mast tree miss smarty plants. Polyalthia longifolia is identified and is chosen as a source of. Significant increases in hemoglobin concentration, and red blood cell, white blood cell and platelet counts were observed in the animals pretreated with leaf.
Present study was designed to evaluate a hypoglycemic activity of polyalthia longifolia leaves ethanol extract of along with analgesic activity. About 40 years ago, a miami couple fresh from a long trip to asia brought seeds of an attractive indian evergreen tree to fairchild tropical garden. The tree is a very popular choice among landscape designers due to its impressive looks. The leaves are long, glossy and green and held in downward facing fashion forming a curtain like screen. Polyalthia is a genus of flowering plants in the family annonaceae. Sepals 3, usually small, valvate or rarely subimbricate in bud, free. Optimization of the extraction process of phenolic. Significant increases in hemoglobin concentration, and red blood cell, white blood cell and platelet counts were observed in the animals pretreated with leaf extract.
This paper presents authentication and quality evaluation of stem bark of saraca asoca roxb. Polyalthia longifolia in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. However, there does not appear to be widespread use of the plant for medicinal purposes. Polyalthia longifolia is a lofty evergreen tree, native to india. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using polyalthia. This is one of the trees on the grounds of the taj mahal india. The radioprotective effect of polyalthia longifolia was studied in mice. Isolation and characterisation of coumarin from the stem.
Polyalthia longifolia is a tree, which is widely distributed in bangladesh, srilanka and throughout the hotter parts of india hooker and clarke, 1875. False ashok tree, is wrongly equated with the name asoka by some, and is often used as a substitute or as an adulterant to the genuine asoka bark. It is a small mediumsized tree with linearlanceolate leaves, 1 to 1. Inflorescences axillary, internodal, or leafopposed, sessile or shortly pedunculate, 1 to many flowered. Polyalthia longifolia is an evergreen tree growing up to 20 metres tall. Annonaceae is a tall handsome evergreen tree and it is cultivated all over india. Polyalthia longifolia targeting african trypanosomes godwin u. Polyalthia longifolia mast tree care transplanters. This study is a continuation of the studies on polyalthia longifolia oyedeji et al. Files available from the acs website may be downloaded for personal use only. It is a tropical, lofty, narrow, odd looking, evergreen tree that grows straight up vertically. Polyalthia longifolia, telegraph pole tree, ashoka, mast. The methanol, acetone and 1,4dioxan fractions of leaves of polyalthia longifolia sonn.
Polyalthia longifolia is commonly known as the mast tree 11. Sep 01, 2012 about 3540 years ago, a miami couple fresh from a long trip to asia brought seeds of an attractive indian evergreen tree to fairchild tropical garden. Antiplasmodial constituents from the stem bark of polyalthia. Evergreen lanceshaped leaves with wavy edges on drooping branches. The tree is cultivated for its timber in southeast asia. The american chemical society holds a ownership interest in any able supporting information. Plant details information about polyalthia longifolia plant. Polyalthia longifolia is a tall, handsome, evergreen tree with astraight trunk, condidered to be a native of the drier parts of ceylon, very commonly cultivated all over india, in. Detection of amino acids from the seeds of polyalthia.
Electronic supporting information files are available without a subscription to acs web editions. There are over 100 species distributed from africa to. We investigated polyalthia longifolia for its antiplasmodial potential fractionation of the chloroform extract led to the isolation of four novel compounds. Jul 25, 2017 how to grow polyalthia longifolia tree. A native of india and sri lanka, the mast tree is also known as false ashoka, buddha tree, indian mast tree, and indian fir tree. It is introduced in gardens in many places around the india. The tree is cultivated for its timber in southeast asia266. Isolation and characterisation of coumarin from the stem bark. Originating in india and sri lanka, this landscape tree grows moderately slowly to between 10 and 18 m 30 and 60 ft tall there are two varieties in cultivation. Polyalthia longifolia click image to enlarge photographs by. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Polyalthia longifolia is a tall, handsome, evergreen tree with astraight trunk, condidered to be a native of the drier parts of ceylon, very commonly cultivated all over india, in gardens and avenues. This evergreen tree becomes rounded with a large trunk and sturdy, widereaching boughs.
Kinetic and thermodynamic studies on fluoride biosorption by devdaru polyalthia longifolia leaf powder oct. Shekhawati college of pharmacy, dundlod, jhunjhunu, rajasthan, india. Philippine herbal medicine an illustrated compilation of philippine medicinal plants by dr godofredo stuart, with botanical information, chemical properties, folkloric uses and medicinal research studies. Young plants have straight trunks and weeping pendulous branches. The chief components of the plant are o methylbulbocapninenoxide, polyfothine, n. The similarity of foliage causes people to confuse the two trees. Polyalthia longifolia is a member of order magnoliales and family annonaceae. Polyalthia longifolia tree by initial cleaning of dust particles with water, drying in the sun for 45 days, grinding the dry leaves into a fine powder using a mechanical grinder, sieving and fractionating the powder into 74 105. The chemistry, pharmacologic, and therapeutic applications of. Separation of flavonoids in the extract polyalthia longifolia sonn. On jul 21, 2012, pan4tree from panama, panama wrote. A lofty evergreen tree, native to india, commonly planted due to its effectiveness in alleviating noise pollution. Polyalthia longifolia, telegraph pole tree, ashoka, mast tree. Polyalthia longifolia pendula or mast tree miss smarty.
It became popular in british india for its resemblance t the mediterranean cypress and because the tall, straight trunk made it ideal for ship masts. Polyalthia longifolia pendula false ashoka treemast tree. Material and methods materials seeds of polyalthia longifolia were collected over a period of 2 two months from the garden of a private residence in. Polyalthia longifolia popularly known as the mast tree, ashok tree, sita ashok. In this work we exploited various biochemical approaches to investigate the mode of action of 16. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. For more multimedia, look at polyalthia longifolia on wikimedia commons.
There are over 100 species distributed from africa to asia and the pacific. Aug 05, 2016 polyalthia longifolia pendula or mast tree, has been on my mind lately. Botany polyalthia longifolia is a small to mediumsized evergreen tree growing up to 15 meters. We report that these compounds possess antiplasmodial effects and may be responsible at least in part for its traditional use as an antimalarial remedy. It exhibits symmetrical pyramidal growth with willowy weeping pendulous branches and long narrow lanceolate leaves with undulate margins. Ashoka tree, polyalthia longifolia is a lofty evergreen tree, native to india, commonly planted due to its effectiveness in alleviating noise pollution. About 3540 years ago, a miami couple fresh from a long trip to asia brought seeds of an attractive indian evergreen tree to fairchild tropical garden. The entire tree is covered with leaves which are long and wavy typ. The chemistry, pharmacologic, and therapeutic applications. Phytochemical investigation of essential oils from. I first saw it at the fngla landscape show and then i started to see the mast tree everywhere.
Tree used as ship masts, suitable for combating the noise pollution. Perfume fragrance recommended canadian pharmacy online been shampoo. The reaction is carried out at two different concentrations 10. Apr 02, 2016 medicinal uses of kashtadaru false ashok know about kashtadaru tree botanical description, medicinal properties, medicinal uses in ayurveda, its health benefits, dosage, contraindications and sideeffect of different parts of this plant. Antimicrobial activity of polyalthia longifolia scientific research. One of them is with spreading a perpendicular branch that is generally known as the typical variety. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Vulnerable to extinction in the wild, it naturally grows in the rainforests from india and. W ilde, of ficially considered as ashoka, in comparison with stem barks of s. Synthesis of silver nanoparticles agnps using polyalthia longifolia leaf extract as reducing and capping agent along with dsorbitol used to increase the stability of the nanoparticles has been reported. This tall, narrow tree caught my eye last year and i have been plant lusting for it ever since. Experimental the fruits of polyalthia longifolia of family annonaceae.
Polyalthia longifolia, the false ashoka native to india, is a lofty evergreen tree, commonly planted due to its effectiveness in alleviating noise pollution. Polyalthia species, asoka tree, ashok tree, mast tree. Analgesic activity of polyalthia longifolia extract by acetic acid induced writhing method also showed mentionable effects that was 58% at dose 500mgkg and 70% at 250mgkg compare with standard diclofenac 78% writhing inhibition. In situ detection of polyalthia longifolia leaf extract in. On that ground, this study engaged numbers of microscopy methods to detect in situ anticancer activity of polyalthia longifolia against cervical cancer cell line, hela. Pdf phytochemical and pharmacological studies on polyalthia. Branches finely striate, minutely puberulent when young, soon glabrous.
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