bambangan

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Mangifera pajang, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Sapindales and falls into the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Mangifera.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Mangifera pajang, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its geographical distribution is primarily confined to the Malesia region. Within this expansive tropical area, the species is specifically found on the island of Borneo. This restricted habitat suggests that the plant is endemic to the unique ecosystems of this particular island. Consequently, its presence is a significant characteristic of the Bornean rainforest landscape.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Mangifera pajang is characterized by its nature as a perennial species, allowing it to persist through many growing seasons and establish a long-term presence in its natural habitat. As a deciduous plant, it undergoes periodic shedding of its foliage, typically in response to seasonal environmental changes or dry periods, which serves as a critical physiological adaptation for resource management. This cyclical shedding and regrowth pattern, combined with its multi-year lifespan, defines its long-term survival strategy and its structural development within its ecosystem.

Deciduousness :

deciduous

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Mangifera pajang is characterized by a robust growth form as a woody tree. It exhibits a substantial stature, reaching a mean plant height of approximately 25 m. In terms of its structural habit, the plant is classified as self-supporting, rather than functioning as an obligatory or facultative climber, liana, or vine. Its physical architecture is defined by a permanent woody structure, distinguishing it from non-woody or variable growth forms.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Plant height mean:

25 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Mangifera pajang is characterized by its specific metabolic processes and nutrient acquisition strategies. The plant utilizes a C3 photosynthetic pathway, meaning it fixes atmospheric carbon dioxide through the Calvin cycle using the enzyme RuBisCO, which is typical for most woody tropical species. In terms of nutrient cycling, Mangifera pajang is not a nitrogen fixer; it lacks the symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into usable forms, and therefore relies on the uptake of nitrates and ammonium from the soil through its root system.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Mangifera pajang is primarily driven by biotic mechanisms, relying on living organisms to facilitate the transfer of genetic material. The pollination syndrome of this species is characterized as biotic, indicating a high level of dependency on biological agents rather than abiotic factors like wind or water. Specifically, the plant utilizes an insect-based pollination strategy to ensure successful fertilization. This insect pollination involves a diverse range of pollinators, encompassing various specialized groups such as bees, beetles, ants, butterflies, moths, and flies, all of which play a critical role in the movement of pollen between flowers.

Pollination syndrome :

insect

Pollination syndrome :

biotic

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Mangifera pajang 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. Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

Chemicals

Mangifera pajang has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Carotenoid.

Carotenoid

1. Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)