Aglaia foveolata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant is native to the tropical regions of the Malesia botanical zone. Its natural habitat can be found spanning across the diverse landscapes of Borneo. Furthermore, it is distributed within the lush forests of Malaya. The species also thrives in the unique ecosystems of Sumatera. Together, these locations define the specific geographical range of Aglaiia foveolata.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Aglaia foveolata is characterized by its nature as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment over many years. Throughout its existence, the plant maintains an evergreen habit, ensuring that its foliage remains functional and present across successive growing seasons rather than shedding leaves seasonally.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Aglaias fooveolata is characterized by a robust growth form, primarily manifesting as a woody tree. This species exhibits significant vertical development, reaching a mean plant height of 17 m, with the potential to attain a maximum height of up to 22 m. While its structural classification is that of a tree, its growth habits can also include characteristics of a climber, specifically functioning as a self-supporting liana or vine.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Plant height max:

22 m

Plant height mean:

17 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Aglaia foveolata is characterized by complex metabolic processes typical of woody angiosperms within the Meliaceae family, focusing on robust structural development and secondary metabolite synthesis. Its physiological framework supports efficient nutrient uptake and carbon sequestration through specialized photosynthetic pathways designed to optimize energy production in its native tropical habitats. Regarding its interaction with soil nutrients, the plant does not exhibit the capacity for biological nitrogen fixation; it is not a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the symbiotic relationship with diazotrophic bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into usable forms. Instead, it relies on the absorption of nitrates and ammonium from the soil through its root system to satisfy its nitrogen requirements for protein synthesis and enzymatic functions. This reliance on soil-available nitrogen dictates its growth patterns and its ecological niche within the forest strata.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Reproduction

The reproduction of Aglaia foveolata is characterized by a biotic pollination syndrome, relying on living organisms rather than abiotic factors to facilitate the transfer of pollen. Specifically, the plant utilizes insect pollination as its primary mechanism for genetic exchange, involving various insect vectors to ensure successful fertilization. Furthermore, the species exhibits a reproductive strategy where self-fertilization is absent, necessitating cross-pollination between different individuals to maintain genetic diversity and complete its life cycle.

Pollination syndrome :

insect

Pollination syndrome :

biotic

Self fertilization :

absent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Aglaia foveolata has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, stem.

Fruit

1. BMC cancer

Stem

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Aglaia foveolata has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CHCl(3)-soluble extract of the stem bark.

Chcl(3)-soluble extract of the stem bark

1. Journal of natural products