Aglaia rubiginosa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Amoora rubiginosa
• Aphanamixis rubiginosa
• Aglaia ignea

Sources: Wikidata

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, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Aglaia, with its species designation being Aglaia rubiginosa.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China zone, it can be found specifically in Thailand. Its presence extends significantly into the Malesia region, where it inhabits the island of Borneo. Furthermore, the species is recorded throughout the Lesser Sunda Islands and the Malay Peninsula. Finally, its range includes the large island of Sumatera, completing its diverse regional footprint.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Aglaia rubiginosa is characterized by its nature as a perennial organism, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle within 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. Unlike annuals or biennials that undergo rapid senescence, this plant invests significant resources into structural longevity, allowing it to maintain its presence within its ecological niche over many years. This perennial strategy enables it to withstand seasonal fluctuations and accumulate the necessary energy reserves required for the production of flowers and seeds across successive years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Aglaiia rubiginosa is characterized by its robust growth form as a woody tree, which functions as a self-supporting structure rather than a climber or vine. As an independent organism, it does not exhibit parasitic behavior and is strictly terrestrial in its habitat, lacking any epiphytic tendencies. The plant reaches significant dimensions, with an average height of approximately 30 m and the potential to reach a maximum height of up to 35 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

35 m

Plant height mean:

30 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Aglaia rubiginosa is characterized by a standard metabolic framework typical of many woody tropical species. It utilizes the C3 photosynthetic pathway, a process wherein carbon dioxide is fixed directly into the Calvin cycle through the enzyme RuBisCO, making it reliant on specific environmental conditions for efficient gas exchange and light utilization. Furthermore, this species does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the specialized symbiotic relationship with diazotrophic bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms, and instead must rely on the uptake of nitrogenous compounds available within the soil matrix.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Aglaia rubiginosa is characterized by a biotic pollination syndrome, primarily relying on insects to facilitate the transfer of pollen. The plant exhibits a reproductive strategy where self-fertilization is absent, suggesting a reliance on cross-pollination to maintain genetic diversity. Following successful fertilization, the plant produces fleshy fruits that contain seeds with a highly consistent volume; both the minimum and maximum seed volume, as well as the mean seed volume, are recorded at 14,000 mm³.

Fruit dryness :

fleshy

Pollination syndrome :

insect

Pollination syndrome :

biotic

Seed volume max:

14000 mm³

Self fertilization :

absent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Aglaia rubiginosa 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 rubiginosa has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (3S,4R,22R)-Cholest-7,24-diene-3,4,22-triol, 1-O-acetylmethyl rocaglate, 1-O-acetylrocaglaol, 5-Hydroxy-3,7,4'-trimethoxyflavone, BETA-SITOSTEROL.

(3S,4R,22R)-Cholest-7,24-diene-3,4,22-triol

1. Journal of natural products

1-O-acetylmethyl rocaglate

1. Journal of natural products

1-O-acetylrocaglaol

1. Journal of natural products

5-Hydroxy-3,7,4'-trimethoxyflavone

1. Journal of natural products

BETA-SITOSTEROL

1. Journal of natural products

Methyl rocaglate

1. Journal of natural products

Rocagloic Acid

1. Journal of natural products

Shoreic acid

1. Journal of natural products

beta-d-glucoside

1. Journal of natural products

cabraleone

1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Aglaia rubiginosa 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

Preparations