Beilschmiedia madang

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Polyadenia madang
• Malapoenna bancana
• Litsea bancana
• Tetranthera bancana
• Laurus martinicensis
• Laurus madang
• Beilschmiedia malaccensis
• Beilschmiedia perakensis
• Beilschmiedia curtisii
• Beilschmiedia roxburghiana var. malaccensis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Beilschmiedia madang, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Beilschmiedia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Beilschmiedia madang, exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions within the Malesian botanical zone. Its presence is documented throughout the island of Borneo, where it thrives in specific tropical habitats. The species is also found across Jawa, contributing to the diverse flora of the Indonesian archipelago. Furthermore, it can be located within the forested areas of Malaya. Finally, its geographical range extends to the island of Sumatera, completing its regional spread.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Beilschmiedia madang is characterized by its status as a perennial species, ensuring its long-term presence within its natural ecosystem. Throughout its existence, the plant maintains a consistent foliage profile as an evergreen, retaining its leaves across different seasons rather than undergoing a period of dormancy or leaf shedding.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Beilschmiedia madang is characterized by its robust growth form, primarily existing as a woody tree. This species exhibits significant vertical development, reaching an average plant height of approximately 20 m, with maximum heights extending up to 24 m. Unlike climbing species, it does not function as an obligatory or facultative liana or vine, instead maintaining a self-supporting structural habit. Furthermore, the plant is categorized as terrestrial rather than epiphytic, growing directly within the soil substrate.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Plant height max:

24 m

Plant height mean:

20 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Beilschmiedia madagascariensis (often referred to in botanical contexts related to the Madagascarian regions) is characterized by complex metabolic processes adapted to tropical or subtropical environments. As a member of the Lauraceae family, its physiological framework is centered around efficient photosynthetic pathways and specialized secondary metabolism, often involving the production of bioactive terpenoids and alkaloids. Regarding its nutrient cycling capabilities, the plant does not exhibit the physiological mechanisms required for symbiotic nitrogen fixation; specifically, it is not a nitrogen fixer, as it lacks the specialized root nodules and the necessary symbiotic relationship with diazotrophic bacteria (such as Rhizobium) required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into usable forms. Instead, its nitrogen acquisition is entirely dependent on the uptake of nitrates and ammonium from the soil through its root system. Its physiological regulation of water and nutrients is fine-tuned to maintain cellular homeostasis and support the high energy demands of its woody structure and leaf development.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Beilschmiedia madang has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Dehatrine.

Dehatrine

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Activities

Beilschmiedia madang has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.

Antimalarial

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Conditions

Beilschmiedia madang has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include malaria.

Malaria

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