Archidendron jiringa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Zygia jiriuga
• Inga jiringa
• Mimosa jiringa
• Mimosa koeringa
• Pithecellobium lobatum
• Pithecellobium lateriflorum
• Albizia jiringa
• Feuilleea jiringa
• Inga kaeringa
• Pithecellobium jiringa
• Inga koeringa

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Fabales and placed in the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Archidendroon and the species jiringa.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several distinct ecological regions across Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is specifically noted in Bangladesh. Moving into the Indo-China region, the species can be found inhabiting parts of both Myanmar and Thailand. The plant also extends into the Malesia zone, where it is distributed across the island of Borneo. Finally, its range includes the island of Jawa, completing its extensive tropical footprint.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Archidenndron jiringa is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons and establish a stable presence within its ecological niche. Throughout its lifespan, the plant maintains an evergreen habit, ensuring that its foliage remains functional and photosynthetic year-round rather than undergoing a period of seasonal leaf loss.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Archidenndron jiringa is characterized by its significant stature and robust structure, functioning as a woody tree that can reach an average height of 20 m, with a maximum growth potential of up to 21 m. As a terrestrial species, it is not aquatic and does not function as an epiphyte, maintaining a grounded existence. The plant is biologically independent, showing no parasitic tendencies, and is classified as self-supporting in its growth habit rather than acting as a liana, vine, or climbing entity. Its structural integrity is defined by its woody composition, supporting its substantial vertical development.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

21 m

Plant height mean:

20 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Archidenron jiringa is characterized by its specific metabolic and nutritional processes. The plant utilizes the C3 photosynthetic pathway, employing the standard Calvin cycle for carbon fixation to convert light energy into chemical energy. Furthermore, regarding its nutrient acquisition processes, the plant is not a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into usable forms, relying instead on the uptake of nitrogenous compounds directly from the soil.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Archidenon jiringa is characterized by a complex biotic pollination syndrome, relying primarily on living organisms to facilitate the transfer of pollen. The reproductive process is driven by biotic mechanisms rather than abiotic factors like wind or water, ensuring targeted genetic exchange. Specifically, the plant exhibits a strong dependency on insect pollination, utilizing various insect vectors to achieve successful fertilization. This insect-mediated process involves a diverse range of pollinators, including bees, beetles, ants, butterflies, moths, and flies, which play critical roles in the plant's life cycle through the movement of pollen between flowers.

Pollination syndrome :

insect

Pollination syndrome :

biotic

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Archidendron jiringa 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 fruit.

Fruit

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Activities

Archidendron jiringa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Conditions

Archidendron jiringa has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include obesity.

Obesity

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Archidendron jiringa has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Hexane and dichloromethane extracts, ethanol extracts.

Hexane and dichloromethane extracts

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Ethanol extracts

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine