Aglaonema commutatum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several distinct tropical regions. In the Western Indian Ocean, its presence is noted within the Comoros and the Chagos Archipelago. It is also widely distributed across the Indian Subcontinent, specifically found in both India and Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species extends into the Malesia region, where it can be located in the Philippines. This widespread distribution highlights the plant's ability to thrive in various island and continental environments.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Aglaonema commutatum is defined by its ability to thrive within a diverse range of altitudinal gradients, spanning from lowlands to montane environments. It is typically found inhabiting elevations ranging from a minimum of 100 m AMSL to a maximum of 1600 m AMSL. Within these habitats, the plant occupies niches characterized by filtered light and high humidity, often growing in the shaded understory of tropical forests where organic-rich, well-draining soils are prevalent. This broad elevational tolerance allows it to adapt to varying temperature regimes and moisture levels across its geographical distribution, provided the core requirements of indirect light and consistent soil moisture are met.

Elevational range max:

1600 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

100 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Aglaonema commutatum is characterized by its nature as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons and maintain a stable presence in its natural habitat. In terms of its botanical life form, the species is classified as a chamaephyte, a growth habit where the majority of the plant's vegetative structure remains close to the ground level, often protected by the soil or leaf litter. This specific life form strategy, categorized both as a chamaephyte and within the broader context of its structural development, enables the plant to thrive in shaded, understory environments by effectively managing its energy reserves and structural height over its extended lifespan.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Aglaonema commutatum is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically classified as a forb. It functions as an independent organism without parasitic tendencies, maintaining a self-supporting structure rather than acting as a climber or liana. In terms of its ecological niche and habitat, the plant is strictly terrestrial, lacking any epiphytic tendencies such as being a holoepiphyte or hemiepiphyte, and it is neither aquatic nor semiaquatic in nature.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Aglaonema commutatum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ALPHA-CAROTENE, GAMMA-CAROTENE, LYCOPENE, Lutein, Lycoxanthin.

ALPHA-CAROTENE

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GAMMA-CAROTENE

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LYCOPENE

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Lutein

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Lycoxanthin

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Violaxanthin

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beta-carotene

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delta-Carotene

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Activities

Aglaonema commutatum has 69 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Allergenic, Androgenic?, AntiPMS, Antiacne, Antiaging.

Allergenic

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Androgenic?

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AntiPMS

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Antiacne

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Antiaging

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Antiarthritic

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Antiasthmatic

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Antiatherosclerotic

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Anticancer

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Anticancer (Bladder)

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