Aglaia rimosa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Portesia rimosa
• Aglaia bulusanensis
• Aglaia batjanica
• Aglaia denticulata
• Aglaia diffusiflora
• Aglaia macrobotrys
• Aglaia llanosiana
• Aglaia loheri
• Aglaia lanceolata
• Aglaia hexandra
• Aglaia elliptifolia
• Aglaia goebeliana

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Meliaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Aglaiia and the species name rimosa.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several distinct geographical regions in the Asia-Pacific. In Eastern Asia, its presence is documented specifically within Taiwan. Moving into the Malesian region, it can be found in the Philippines as well as in the islands of Maluku and Sulawesi. Furthermore, its range extends into Papuasia, where it inhabits the Bismarck Archipelago. Together, these locations highlight the diverse tropical environments where the species thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Aglaia rimosa is characterized by its nature as a perennial organism, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons and maintains its vegetative structure over a long duration rather than completing its cycle in a single year. As a long-lived species, it undergoes a continuous developmental process that involves establishing a robust root system and woody architecture to support its growth over many years. Its life cycle is defined by seasonal rhythms, where it transitions through various stages of vegetative expansion, flowering, and seed production, often repeating these reproductive phases annually or periodically depending on environmental conditions. This perennial habit allows the plant to accumulate significant biomass and withstand seasonal fluctuations, ensuring its long-term presence within its ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Aglaia rimosa is characterized by a large, woody growth form, primarily manifesting as a tree. It is a self-supporting species that does not function as a climber, liana, or vine, and it maintains an independent life cycle without acting as a parasite. As a terrestrial plant, it does not exhibit aquatic, semiaquatic, or epiphytic tendencies. The plant can reach a significant stature, with a mean height of approximately 20 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

20 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Aglaia rimosa is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency in typical environmental conditions. Unlike plants that utilize C4 or CAM pathways to minimize photorespiration, this species relies on the direct fixation of atmospheric carbon dioxide through the enzyme RuBisCO within the mesophyll cells. Furthermore, the plant does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a bioavailable form, and instead must rely on the uptake of nitrates and ammonium from the surrounding soil to support its nutritional and developmental needs.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Aglaiia rimosa is characterized by a biotic pollination syndrome, indicating a reliance on living organisms to facilitate the transfer of pollen. Specifically, the plant utilizes insect pollination as its primary mechanism for genetic exchange, involving various insect species to ensure successful fertilization. Notably, the process of self-fertilization is absent in this species, necessitating cross-pollination to complete its reproductive cycle and maintain genetic diversity.

Pollination syndrome :

insect

Pollination syndrome :

biotic

Self fertilization :

absent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Aglaia rimosa 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. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Aglaia rimosa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Elliptinol, Rocagloic Acid, elliptifoline.

Elliptinol

1. Journal of natural products

Rocagloic Acid

1. Journal of natural products

elliptifoline

1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Aglaia rimosa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

1. Journal of natural products