Aralia dasyphylla

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Aralia javanica
• Aralia dasyphylla var. latifolia
• Aralia dasyphylla var. strigosa
• Aralia beccarii

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Araliaceae and falls under the genus Aralia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is found within the diverse botanical regions of Malesia. Its specific geographical distribution includes the island of Jawa, where it thrives in local ecosystems. Additionally, the species can be located within the Malay Peninsula, known as Malaya. The plant also extends its range into the large island of Sumatera. Together, these locations highlight its presence across several key areas of the Malesian archipelago.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Aralia dasyphylla is closely tied to specific altitudinal gradients within its native habitat, where it occupies diverse montane niches. This species demonstrates a broad vertical distribution, thriving across an elevational range that begins at a minimum of 1000 m AMSL. It is most frequently encountered at a mean elevation of 1850 m AMSL, a zone that likely reflects its optimal environmental requirements for growth and reproduction. The plant's ecological tolerance extends to higher altitudes, reaching a maximum elevational range of 2700 m AMSL, allowing it to inhabit various subalpine or montane microclimates within this significant topographical span.

Elevational range max:

2700 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1850 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1000 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Aralia dasyphylla is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist across multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural growth patterns and life forms, it exhibits characteristics of both phanerophytes, as it develops significant woody stems above the ground, and nanophanerophytes, reflecting its specific stature and branching habits within its ecological niche.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Aralia dasyphylla is characterized by its woody growth form, which can manifest as both a shrub and a tree. As a terrestrial and independent organism, it does not function as a parasite or an epiphyte. The plant exhibits a self-supporting climbing habit and reaches varying heights depending on environmental conditions, with a minimum height of 2 m, a mean height of 5.5 m, and a maximum height of up to 10 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

10 m

Plant height mean:

5.5 m

Plant height min:

2 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Aralia dasyphylla is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency in its native environment. The plant's vegetative development is closely linked to its leaf morphology, which exhibits significant dimensional variability. The leaves typically range in length from a minimum of 5 cm to a maximum of 12 cm, with a calculated mean leaf length of 8.375 cm. In terms of lateral expansion, the leaf width fluctuates between a minimum of 3 cm and a maximum of 8 cm, reflecting a dynamic growth pattern that supports its overall physiological requirements.

Leaf length max:

12 cm

Leaf length mean:

8.375 cm

Leaf length min:

5 cm

Leaf width max:

8 cm

Leaf width min:

3 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Aralia dasyphylla is characterized by its distinct inflorescence and fruit morphology. The plant produces inflorescences that vary in size, ranging from a minimum length of 0.3 m to a maximum of 0.6 m. Following fertilization, the development of the fruit results in small, relatively uniform structures; the fruit length ranges from a minimum of 0.3 cm to a maximum of 0.35 cm, with an average length of 0.325 cm. Similarly, the fruit width fluctuates between a minimum of 0.3 cm and a maximum of 0.35 cm, maintaining a mean width of 0.325 cm. The dispersal of these fruits is governed by a zoochorous syndrome, indicating that the plant relies on animal vectors to facilitate the spread of its seeds.

Dispersal syndrome :

zoochorous

Fruit length max:

0.35 cm

Fruit length mean:

0.325 cm

Fruit length min:

0.3 cm

Fruit width max:

0.35 cm

Fruit width mean:

0.325 cm

Fruit width min:

0.3 cm

Inflorescence length max:

0.6 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.3 m

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Aralia dasyphylla 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 root.

Root

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Aralia dasyphylla has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include oleanoic acid.

oleanoic acid

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Activities

Aralia dasyphylla 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

Aralia dasyphylla has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanol extract.

Ethanol extract

1. Journal of natural products