Melicope accedens

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions in Asia. Within the Indo-China region, it can be found inhabiting the Andaman Islands. Its range further extends into mainland territories, specifically occurring in Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Additionally, the species is located within the Malesia region, particularly on the island of Borneo. These varied locations highlight the broad environmental adaptability of the species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Melicope accedens is characterized by a woody growth form that functions primarily as a tree. Within its structural development, the plant exhibits climbing tendencies, specifically acting as a self-supporting liana or vine, which can be classified as a facultative or self-supporting climber. The plant achieves a maximum height of approximately 5 m, maintaining a robust, woody constitution throughout its vegetative structure.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Plant height max:

5 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Melicope accedebs is characterized by a metabolic framework centered on the C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and water-use efficiency. Through this C3 pathway, the plant utilizes the enzyme Rubisco to directly fix atmospheric carbon dioxide into three-carbon compounds during the Calvin cycle, a process that typically occurs under standard light and temperature conditions. This metabolic strategy influences the plant's transpiration rates and gas exchange dynamics, as the reliance on C3 photosynthesis necessitates careful management of stomatal conductance to balance CO2 uptake with moisture loss. Consequently, its physiological performance and biomass accumulation are closely tied to its ability to maintain optimal photosynthetic rates within its specific environmental niche.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Melicope accedens 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 leaf.

Leaf

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Melicope accedens has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extract of Euodia pasteuriana leaves.

Methanol extract of euodia pasteuriana leaves

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)