Melia dubia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Azedarach sempervirens var. dubia
• Melia birmanica
• Melia composita

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Meliaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Melia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing throughout the diverse landscapes of India and its neighboring nation, Nepal. Specifically, its presence is well-documented in the state of Assam. Additionally, the species extends its reach to the island nation of Sri Lanka. Beyond the subcontinent, it is also located within the Indo-China region, specifically in Myanmar.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Melia dubia is characterized by its growth form as a large, robust tree, exhibiting a consistently woody structure. As a terrestrial organism, it does not inhabit aquatic or semiaquatic environments, nor does it function as an epiphyte. The plant is entirely independent in its biological processes, lacking any parasitic tendencies, and it is strictly self-supporting rather than acting as a climber, liana, or vine.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

Reproduction in Melia dubia is primarily achieved through the production of seeds contained within woody capsules, which play a critical role in the species' dispersal and regeneration processes. The seeds produced by this plant are characterized by a highly consistent size and weight profile; specifically, the seed mass is uniform with a mean value of 2.5 g. This consistency is reflected in the recorded range, where both the maximum and minimum seed mass values are recorded at 2.5 g, indicating a highly standardized seed morphology. These relatively large seeds provide the necessary energy reserves to support early seedling establishment during the germination phase.

Seed mass mean:

2.5 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Melia dubia 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 seed.

Seed

1. Medicinal chemistry (Shariqah (United Arab Emirates))

Chemicals

Melia dubia has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 16-Hydroxybutyrospermol, C6, Dubione A, Dubione B, KULACTONE.

16-Hydroxybutyrospermol

1. Journal of natural products

C6

1. Medicinal chemistry (Shariqah (United Arab Emirates))

Dubione A

1. Journal of natural products

Dubione B

1. Journal of natural products

KULACTONE

1. Journal of natural products

KULINONE

1. Journal of natural products

Methyl kulonate

1. Journal of natural products

Conditions

Melia dubia has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include HSV-1.

Hsv-1

1. The Indian journal of medical research

Preparations

Melia dubia has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include The bark, extracts.

The bark

1. Journal of natural products

Extracts

1. The Indian journal of medical research