Aglaia grandis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of the Indo-China region. It can be found growing within the natural habitats of Cambodia and Laos. Additionally, its presence extends into the forested areas of Myanmar. The species is also widely documented throughout the various provinces of Thailand. Finally, its geographical range concludes with its occurrence in Vietnam.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Aglaias grandias is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its life cycle in a single year. As a long-lived woody species, it follows a developmental trajectory that involves an initial establishment phase followed by sustained vegetative growth and periodic reproductive cycles. Its perennial nature allows the plant to accumulate significant biomass over time, establishing a stable presence within its ecological niche. This longevity is supported by its ability to survive through varying environmental conditions across successive years, facilitating continuous structural development and the eventual production of flowers and seeds throughout its extended lifespan.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Aglaias grandiis is characterized by its robust growth form as a woody tree. This terrestrial species is a self-supporting plant that does not function as a climber, liana, or vine, nor does it exhibit epiphytic or parasitic behaviors, maintaining an independent life cycle. It reaches significant dimensions in the forest canopy, with a mean plant height of approximately 22 meters and a maximum potential height of up to 27 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

27 m

Plant height mean:

22 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Aglaia grandis is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which governs its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency under typical environmental conditions. Unlike plants utilizing C4 or CAM mechanisms, this species relies on the direct fixation of atmospheric carbon dioxide through the enzyme Rubisco during the Calvin cycle. Furthermore, the plant does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the specialized symbiotic relationships with diazotrophic bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms, necessitating the uptake of nitrogen through its root system from the surrounding soil substrate.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Aglaiia grandis is characterized by a reliance on biotic mechanisms to ensure successful fertilization. The plant exhibits a pollination syndrome that is fundamentally biotic in nature, specifically driven by insect vectors. Detailed observations of its reproductive processes indicate that insect activity serves as the primary medium for pollen transfer, encompassing a range of insect-mediated interactions. Furthermore, the species demonstrates a reproductive strategy where self-fertilization is absent, necessitating cross-pollination through these insect intermediaries 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 grandis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Phytochemistry