Archidendron ellipticum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Albizia elliptica
• Inga elliptica
• Abarema elliptica
• Feuilleea elliptica
• Pithecellobium ellipticum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, placing it in the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Archidendroon.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical range stretching across several distinct regions of Asia. In China, its presence is noted within the South-Central territories. It can also be found in the East Himalaya region of the Indian Subcontinent. Moving into Indo-China, the species inhabits both the Nicobar Islands and Thailand. Finally, its distribution extends into Malesia, specifically occurring on the island of Borneo.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Archidenron ellipticum is characterized by its nature as a perennial plant, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons and maintains its biological functions over an extended lifespan. As a perennial species, it does not complete its life cycle in a single year like annuals or two years like biennials; instead, it establishes a long-term presence within its ecosystem, often developing robust woody structures that allow for repeated reproductive cycles. This enduring growth pattern enables the plant to accumulate resources over time, contributing to its stability and ability to survive seasonal fluctuations within its natural habitat.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Archidenron ellipticum is characterized by its robust growth form as a woody tree, capable of reaching a mean height of 15 m, with a maximum potential height of 20 m. As a terrestrial species, it does not exhibit aquatic or epiphytic tendencies, maintaining an independent existence without relying on other plants for support or nutrients. Although it possesses a self-supporting structure rather than acting as an obligatory or facultative climber, vine, or liana, its physical development is defined by its sturdy, woody composition.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

20 m

Plant height mean:

15 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Archidenron ellipticum is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, utilizing the standard Calvin cycle to fix carbon dioxide into organic compounds. Furthermore, this species functions as a nitrogen fixer, possessing the biological capability to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form, typically through symbiotic relationships with diazotrophic microorganisms.

Nitrogen fixer :

yes

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Archidenron ellipticum is characterized by a diverse range of dispersal mechanisms that ensure its propagation across various environments. The species exhibits a multifaceted dispersal syndrome, primarily identified as zoochorous, meaning its seeds or fruits are distributed by animals. However, its reproductive strategy is not limited to a single method, as it also incorporates anemochoorous (wind), autochorous (self-dispersal), and hydrochorous (water) elements. This combination of dispersal syndromes, alongside unspecialized traits, allows the plant to utilize multiple ecological vectors, enhancing its ability to colonize different habitats through both biotic and abiotic means.

Dispersal syndrome :

zoochorous

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Archidendron ellipticum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid, Steroid, Terpenoid.

Flavonoid

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Steroid

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Terpenoid

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Activities

Archidendron ellipticum has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

Conditions

Archidendron ellipticum has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include renal cancer.

Renal cancer

1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

Preparations

Archidendron ellipticum has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Crude Ethanol Extract, ethanol extract.

Crude ethanol extract

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Ethanol extract

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM