Aglaia perviridis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Aglaia kingiana
• Aglaia maiae
• Aglaia canarensis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it is further categorized into the family Meliaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Aglaia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is distributed across several key regions within the Indian Subcontinent, including India, Bangladesh, and the East Himalaya. It can also be specifically found in the Assam region of the subcontinent. Beyond the Indian Subcontinent, its range extends into the South-Central parts of China. These diverse locations highlight its presence across both South Asian and East Asian landscapes. Together, these areas define the primary geographical footprint of Aglaios perviriidis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Aglaia perviriidis is characterized by its specific distribution within montane forest ecosystems, where it thrives across a defined altitudinal gradient. This species is typically found inhabiting mid-to-high altitude zones, occupying an elevational range that begins at a minimum of 700 m AMSL and extends to a maximum of 1700 m AMSL. Within this vertical span, the plant adapts to the varying climatic conditions, moisture levels, and soil compositions inherent to these mountain habitats. Its presence within this specific elevational window suggests a specialized niche requirement, likely influenced by the temperature fluctuations and cloud cover patterns typical of these subtropical or tropical montane environments.

Elevational range max:

1700 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

700 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Aglaias perviriidis is characterized by its status as a perennial species, ensuring its presence in the ecosystem through multiple growing seasons. As a phanerophyte, the plant maintains its photosynthetic organs at a considerable height above the ground, a life form that is consistently categorized under the phanerophyte designation. Furthermore, the plant exhibits an evergreen deciduousness, meaning it retains its foliage throughout the year rather than shedding it seasonally.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Aglaias perviriidis is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, reaching a mean and maximum plant height of approximately 12 m. This species is a self-supporting, independent plant that does not function as a parasite or an epiphyte, maintaining a strictly terrestrial existence. Its structural development is defined by a robust, woody constitution, allowing it to stand as a self-supporting organism rather than acting as a liana, vine, or climber.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

12 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Aglaiaperviridis is characterized by its specific metabolic and nutrient acquisition processes. It utilizes the C3 photosynthetic pathway, a common mechanism in many woody tropical species, where carbon dioxide fixation occurs directly through the Calvin cycle within the mesophyll cells. Furthermore, this species is not a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the specialized symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form, relying instead on the uptake of available nitrates and ammonium from the soil substrate.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Aglaias perviriidis is characterized by a biotic pollination syndrome, relying heavily on living organisms to facilitate the transfer of pollen. Specifically, the plant utilizes insect pollination as its primary mechanism for reproductive success, with various insect species playing a critical role in the process. Furthermore, the species exhibits a reproductive strategy where self-fertilization is absent, necessitating cross-pollination to ensure genetic diversity and successful seed production.

Pollination syndrome :

insect

Pollination syndrome :

biotic

Self fertilization :

absent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Aglaia perviridis 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, root.

Leaf

1. Scientific reports

Root

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Aglaia perviridis has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1A, 2A, 2B, 4A, 5A.

1A

1. The Journal of organic chemistry

2A

1. The Journal of organic chemistry

2B

1. The Journal of organic chemistry

4A

1. The Journal of organic chemistry

5A

1. The Journal of organic chemistry

5B

1. The Journal of organic chemistry

6A

1. The Journal of organic chemistry

6B

1. The Journal of organic chemistry

7A

1. The Journal of organic chemistry

7B

1. The Journal of organic chemistry

Conditions

Aglaia perviridis has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cerebral edema, ischemic stroke.

Cerebral edema

1. The Journal of organic chemistry

Ischemic stroke

1. The Journal of organic chemistry

Preparations

Aglaia perviridis has 3 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extract, chloroform subfraction, ethyl acetate extract.

Aqueous extract

1. Journal of natural products

Chloroform subfraction

1. Journal of natural products

Ethyl acetate extract

1. The Journal of organic chemistry