Indian Aspen

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Indian Aspen
• Pedunculate Acronychia

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Calyptranthes odorata
• Ximenia lanceolata
• Acronychia resinosa
• Paronychia arborea
• Paronychia laurifolia
• Calyptranthes resinosa
• Selas lanceolatum
• Jambolifera odorata
• Jambolifera pedunculata
• Laxmannia ankenda
• Acronychia odorata
• Cyminosma odorata
• Acronychia laurifolia
• Cyminosma pedunculata
• Acronychia elliptica
• Cyminosma resinosa
• Acronychia barberi
• Cyminosma ankenda
• Acronychia apiculata
• Cyminosma chinensis
• Acronychia arborea
• Gela lanceolata
• Clausena simplicifolia
• Jambolifera resinosa
• Jambolifera arborea

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Acronychia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several specific regions across Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. The distribution extends further into Eastern Asia, specifically inhabiting the island of Taiwan. Additionally, the species can be found within the Indian Subcontinent, particularly in the Assam region. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various subtropical environments.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Acronychia pedunculata is characterized by its specific preference for montane environments, where it thrives within a distinct altitudinal niche. This species is typically found in mid-to-high elevation zones, occupying a specialized ecological belt that ranges from a minimum of 900 m AMSL to a maximum of 1200 m AMSL. Within this elevational range, the plant interacts with specific microclimates and soil compositions unique to these tropical or subtropical highland ecosystems, positioning it as a component of the vegetation layers shaped by these particular atmospheric and topographical conditions.

Elevational range max:

1200 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

900 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Acronychia pedunculata is characterized by its classification as a perennial plant, ensuring its presence in the ecosystem over multiple growing seasons. As a phanerophyte, its regenerative buds are located high above the ground on woody stems, a structural strategy that allows it to thrive in its specific environmental niche. Furthermore, the species maintains an evergreen deciduousness, meaning it retains its foliage throughout the year rather than shedding it seasonally, contributing to its continuous physiological activity.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Acronychia pedunculata is characterized by a woody growth form, primarily manifesting as a tree. It is a terrestrial species that functions as an independent organism, neither acting as a parasite nor an epiphyte. In terms of stature, the plant reaches a mean height of approximately 15 m, though it is capable of growing up to a maximum height of 30 m. Despite its robust tree-like structure, its climbing habit is classified as self-supporting, distinguishing it from obligatory or facultative vines and lianas.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

30 m

Plant height mean:

15 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Acronychia pedunculata is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its metabolic processes and carbon fixation efficiency. Morphologically, the plant features elliptic leaf forms with entire margins, providing a smooth surface area for gas exchange and light absorption. The vegetation lacks structural defenses in its foliage, as it possesses no leaf thorns and no leaf spines. Additionally, from a nutritional standpoint, this species does not function as a nitrogen fixer, relying instead on the availability of nitrogen within the surrounding soil ecosystem to support its physiological development.

Leaf form :

elliptic

Leaf margin :

entire

Leaf spines :

no

Leaf thorns :

no

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Acronychia pedunculata is characterized by the production of fleshy fruits, which indicates a dispersal syndrome primarily categorized as zoochorous. The seeds produced by this species exhibit highly consistent morphological dimensions, with a recorded seed volume that remains constant at a mean, maximum, and minimum of 21 mm³. In terms of seed mass, there is slight variation, with values ranging from a minimum of 0.103 g to a maximum of 0.1611 g, resulting in an overall average seed mass of 0.13205 g. These reproductive traits suggest a strategy optimized for animal-mediated dispersal through the consumption of its succulent fruit.

Dispersal syndrome :

zoochorous

Fruit dryness :

fleshy

Seed mass max:

0.1611 g

Seed mass mean:

0.13205 g

Seed mass min:

0.103 g

Seed volume max:

21 mm³

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Acronychia pedunculata has 4 reported plant parts identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, fruit, leaf, stem.

Root

1. Journal of natural products
2. Phytochemistry

Fruit

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Leaf

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Stem

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Acronychia pedunculata has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Evolitrine, 2,3-Methylenedioxy-4,7-dimethoxyquinoline, Acrovestenol, Acrovestone, Kokusaginine.

Evolitrine

1. Phytochemistry
2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

2,3-Methylenedioxy-4,7-dimethoxyquinoline

1. Phytochemistry

Acrovestenol

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Acrovestone

1. Journal of natural products

Kokusaginine

1. Phytochemistry

Maculosidine

1. Phytochemistry

Sesamolin

1. Phytochemistry

Skimmianine

1. Phytochemistry

Yangambin

1. Phytochemistry

gamma-Fagarine

1. Phytochemistry

Activities

Acronychia pedunculata has 3 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antiplasmodial, Cytotoxic.

Analgesic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antiplasmodial

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Cytotoxic

1. Journal of natural products

Medicinal Uses

Acronychia pedunculata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations