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Information obtained from Godofredo U. Stuart Jr. M.D. (StuartXchange)
Botanical Description
Botanical Description
Common Name/s: Miagos bush, Green aralia Scientific Name: Osmoxylon lineare
Osmoxylon lineare is an upright, bushy evergreen shrub that reaches heights of up to 10 feet and spreads similarly. It features an extensive root system that anchors it firmly in the soil. The stems are light gray, smooth, shiny, and slightly scaly at the tips. The upright branches bear clusters of glossy, deeply lobed foliage. The leaves are smooth, resembling palmately compound leaves but are actually undivided, with 4-6 narrow, linear segments, each about 8 inches long and 0.5 inch wide, arranged in a whorl at the top of the stem. Small white flowers grow in terminal compound umbels, followed by round black fruits that are ovoid, ridged, 5-celled, and approximately 3 mm long. The fruits start off white and mature to a dull black or purple color.
Taxonomical Classification
Taxonomical Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Sub kingdom: -
Superdivision: -
Division: Streptophyta
Class: Equisetopsida
Subclass: Magnoliidae
Order: Apiales
Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Osmoxylon
Species: Osmoxylon lineare
Properties
Properties
Previous studies have found O. lineare possessing phytoremediation property giving it an ability to clean contaminated soil, water, and air.
Habitat/Distribution
Habitat/Distribution
Originating from the Philippines, this plant thrives along riverbanks and is exclusive to this region but has been widely grown in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide. It has been introduced and cultivated in countries such as Australia, Singapore, and Hawaii.
Constituents
Constituents
Phytochemical Constituents:
No studies have been conducted yet documenting its phytochemical analysis.
Uses
Uses
Industrial Uses:
Primarily used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive dark green and glossy leaves.
It is also used in Japanese-style gardens. It can also be used as timber for furniture and construction.
Pharmaceutical Uses:
In Surigao del Norte, Philippines, leaf decoction of O. lineare is used as a remedy for the management of cough.
Pharmacological Uses:
In a previous study, O. lineare exhibited a significant nitrate removal efficiency of 66%, indicating its potential suitability for phytoremediation. Moreover, it shows potential for utilization in bioretention systems.
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