Aglaia leptantha

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Aglaia leptantha var. borneensis
• Aglaia laevigata
• Aglaia glabriflora
• Aglaia glabrifolia
• Aglaia gamopetala
• Aglaia annamensis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Meliaceae, specifically falling under the genus Aglaia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China peninsula, it can be found growing in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Beyond the mainland, its range extends significantly into the Malesian region. Specifically, the species is known to inhabit the island of Borneo. Collectively, these locations highlight its presence in both mainland and maritime tropical environments.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Aglaia leptantha is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, meaning the plant lives for more than two years and maintains its biological functions across multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it undergoes continuous developmental stages, establishing a robust structural foundation that allows it to persist in its natural habitat through varying environmental conditions. This long-term survival strategy enables the plant to invest energy into repeated reproductive cycles, ensuring consistent presence within its ecosystem over an extended duration.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Aglaia leptantha is characterized by its substantial growth form as a woody tree. This species exhibits a significant stature, with an average plant height of approximately 25 m and the capacity to reach a maximum height of up to 30 m. Unlike climbing species that function as lianas or vines, its structural habit is categorized as self-supporting. Furthermore, the plant maintains a terrestrial lifestyle, functioning as a terrestrial organism rather than an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Plant height max:

30 m

Plant height mean:

25 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Aglaia leptantha is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, a common mechanism in many woody tropical species where carbon fixation occurs via the Calvin cycle during the light-independent reactions. This metabolic process dictates its carbon assimilation efficiency and water-use characteristics within its natural habitat. Furthermore, the plant does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the specialized symbiotic relationships with diazotrophic bacteria, such as those found in the rhizobia-legume associations, required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms. Consequently, its nutritional profile and growth are dependent on the uptake of nitrogenous compounds directly from the soil environment.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Aglaias leptantha is characterized by a biotic pollination syndrome, primarily relying on biological agents to facilitate the transfer of pollen. Specifically, the plant utilizes insect-mediated pollination, where various insects serve as the functional vectors for genetic exchange. Notably, the species exhibits an absence of self-fertilization, indicating a reproductive strategy that favors cross-pollination to maintain genetic diversity. This reliance on insect pollinators, ranging from generalist insects to more specific functional groups, underscores its dependence on biotic interactions for successful seed set and propagation.

Pollination syndrome :

insect

Pollination syndrome :

biotic

Self fertilization :

absent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Aglaia leptantha 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 leaf, stem.

Leaf

1. Journal of natural products

Stem

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Aglaia leptantha has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Aglanthin, Agleptin, Dehydrodiconiferyl alcohol, Eudesmin, Hemileptaglin.

Aglanthin

1. Dr. Duke
2. Journal of natural products

Agleptin

1. Dr. Duke
2. Journal of natural products

Dehydrodiconiferyl alcohol

1. Dr. Duke
2. Journal of natural products

Eudesmin

1. Dr. Duke
2. Journal of natural products

Hemileptaglin

1. Dr. Duke
2. Journal of natural products

Isoagleptin

1. Dr. Duke
2. Journal of natural products

Leptaglin

1. Dr. Duke
2. Journal of natural products

Leptanthin

1. Dr. Duke
2. Journal of natural products

Yangambin

1. Dr. Duke
2. Journal of natural products

epigrandisin

1. Dr. Duke
2. Journal of natural products

Activities

Aglaia leptantha has 5 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antitubercular, Calcium-Antagonist, Pesticide, Taenifuge.

Antibacterial

1. Dr. Duke

Antitubercular

1. Dr. Duke

Calcium-Antagonist

1. Dr. Duke

Pesticide

1. Dr. Duke

Taenifuge

1. Dr. Duke

Preparations

Aglaia leptantha has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include lipophilic leaf and stem bark extracts.

Lipophilic leaf and stem bark extracts

1. Journal of natural products