Anneslea fragrans

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Mountnorrisia fragrans
• Callosmia fragrans
• Daydonia fragrans

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. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Ericales and the family Pentaphylacaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Angelelea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across several distinct regions of East and South Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. The species also extends its range to the island of Taiwan in Eastern Asia. Furthermore, it can be found within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in the region of Assam. Together, these locations define the specific geographical footprint of Annona fragrans.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Anisolea fragrans is characterized by its specific distribution within montane environments, where it thrives across a defined altitudinal gradient. This species is primarily found in mid-to-high altitude zones, occupying an elevational range that begins at 1100 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 2000 m AMSL. Within this vertical span, the plant adapts to the varying microclimates and environmental conditions typical of these highland ecosystems, which often feature cooler temperatures and distinct moisture regimes compared to lowland habitats.

Elevational range max:

2000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1100 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Anisolea fragrans is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, meaning it maintains its vegetative structures and continues its biological functions over multiple growing seasons rather than completing a single reproductive cycle. Throughout its lifespan, the plant exhibits an evergreen habit, retaining its foliage year-round and avoiding the seasonal shedding of leaves typical of deciduous species. This combination of a long-lived life cycle and constant leaf presence allows the plant to remain physiologically active and capable of photosynthesis across varying environmental conditions.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Anisolea fragrans is characterized by its stature as a large, woody tree, typically reaching a mean height of 12 m, though it can attain a maximum height of up to 25 m. As a self-supporting plant, it does not exhibit climbing behavior such as a vine or liana, nor does it function as an epiphyte or a parasite, maintaining an independent and terrestrial life habit. Its growth form is consistently defined by a sturdy, woody structure, ensuring stability within its terrestrial habitat.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

25 m

Plant height mean:

12 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Anaclea fragrans is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, reflecting its metabolic approach to carbon fixation. The plant's leaf morphology features an elliptic form with entire margins, notably lacking both leaf thorns and spines. In terms of leaf economics, the Specific Leaf Area (SLA) remains constant across measured parameters, with a minimum, maximum, and mean value of approximately 68.39 cm²/g. The structural integrity of the plant is supported by a stem specific density (SSD) of 809 mg/cm³. Additionally, the species does not function as a nitrogen fixer, relying instead on existing soil nitrogen availability for its nutritional requirements.

Leaf form :

elliptic

Leaf margin :

entire

Leaf spines :

no

Leaf thorns :

no

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Specific Leaf Area (SLA) min:

68.38752982 cm²/g

Stem specific density (SSD) mean:

809 mg/cm³

Reproduction

Reproduction in Anisolea fragrans occurs through the production of seeds that exhibit a highly consistent physical profile. The reproductive success of the species is characterized by a uniform seed mass, with a recorded mean mass of 1.25 g. This consistency is reflected in the lack of variance within the population, as both the maximum and minimum seed mass values are documented at exactly 1.25 g. This stability in seed size suggests a specialized evolutionary strategy for nutrient allocation during embryo development, ensuring that each offspring begins with a standardized energy reserve.

Seed mass mean:

1.25 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Anneslea fragrans 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. Food & function

Activities

Anneslea fragrans has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytoprotective, Hepatoprotective.

Antioxidant

1. Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)

Cytoprotective

1. Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)

Hepatoprotective

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Anneslea fragrans has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include apoptosis.

Apoptosis

1. Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association

Preparations

Anneslea fragrans has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanolic extract.

Ethanolic extract

1. Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association