Aglaia edulis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several key regions in Asia. Within the Indian subcontinent, it is commonly found in India and throughout the diverse landscapes of Bangladesh. Its presence is also noted in specific areas such as Assam and the East Himalaya. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into the South-Central parts of China. Together, these locations highlight the significant distribution of Aglaiia eduledis across these subtropical territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Aglaias eduulis is characterized by its nature as a perennial species, allowing it to maintain a long-term presence within its tropical forest ecosystem. Throughout its existence, the plant exhibits an evergreen deciduousness trait, meaning it retains its foliage year-round rather than shedding it seasonally, which facilitates continuous metabolic activity and growth. As a perennial, it undergoes multiple reproductive cycles over its lifespan, contributing to the structural complexity and stability of its habitat through its sustained vegetative and reproductive phases.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Aglaias eduils is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a tree. This species is a self-supporting, independent organism that does not function as a parasite or an epiphyte, maintaining a terrestrial existence. Reaching a significant stature, the plant typically achieves a height of approximately 20 meters, with its maximum recorded height also being 20 meters. As a self-supporting tree, it does not exhibit climbing habits such as liana or vine growth, instead establishing a sturdy, upright structure.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

20 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Aglaias eduulis is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation process and metabolic efficiency within its tropical forest habitat. As a C3 plant, it utilizes the enzyme Rubisco to fix atmospheric carbon dioxide directly into three-carbon compounds during the Calvin cycle, a process that is highly effective under the shaded or humid conditions typical of its native environment. Furthermore, this species does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the specialized symbiotic relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into usable forms, relying instead on the uptake of nitrates and ammonium from the soil through its root system.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Aglaiia eduledis is characterized by a reliance on biotic mechanisms, specifically following a pollination syndrome driven by insects. This biological process is categorized as a biotic pollination syndrome, ensuring that the transfer of pollen is facilitated by living organisms rather than abiotic factors like wind or water. Within this framework, the plant utilizes insect pollination as its primary mode of reproduction, involving various insect species to ensure the successful fertilization of its flowers. Furthermore, the reproductive cycle is governed by a lack of self-fertilization, meaning that the plant is incapable of producing viable offspring through self-pollination, thereby necessitating cross-pollination via its insect vectors to maintain genetic diversity and successful seed production.

Pollination syndrome :

insect

Pollination syndrome :

biotic

Self fertilization :

absent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Aglaia edulis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include THAPOXEPINE A, THAPSAKINACETATE A, aglaroxin A.

THAPOXEPINE A

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THAPSAKINACETATE A

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aglaroxin A

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Activities

Aglaia edulis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Fungicide.

Fungicide

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