Monoon viride

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Polyalthia viridis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, falling under the family Annonaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Monoon, and its specific species name, Monoon viride.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted within the South-Central territories. The species also extends into the Indo-China region, where it can be found on the Andaman Islands. Its habitat further encompasses the mainland countries of Cambodia and Laos. Additionally, the distribution includes the forested areas of Myanmar.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Monoon viride is characterized by a highly specific altitudinal niche, as it is documented to occur within a narrow elevational range. Its distribution is strictly centered at an elevation of 1100 m AMSL, with both the minimum, mean, and maximum recorded elevations aligning precisely at this mark. This indicates that the species is specialized to a particular montane or sub-montane belt, likely dictated by specific temperature gradients, moisture availability, or soil compositions unique to that 1100-meter altitude level.

Elevational range max:

1100 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Monoon viride is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist in its environment through multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it avoids the complete senescence associated with annuals, instead establishing a long-term presence that enables it to contribute to the ecosystem over an extended duration. This sustained lifecycle supports its developmental stages, from initial establishment to maturity and subsequent reproductive cycles, ensuring its continued existence within its natural habitat.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Monoon viride is characterized by a robust growth form, primarily functioning as a woody tree. It exhibits a significant stature, reaching an average plant height of approximately 15 m. While it possesses a structural framework consistent with a tree, it also displays climbing characteristics, specifically categorized as a self-supporting liana or vine, rather than being an obligatory or facultative climber. Its overall architecture is defined by its woody nature, providing the necessary structural integrity to maintain its upright and climbing presence within its habitat.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Plant height mean:

15 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiological development of Monoon viride is characterized by significant morphological variability in its foliar structures, which play a critical role in its metabolic processes. The leaves exhibit a broad range of dimensions, with lengths fluctuating from a minimum of 8 cm to a maximum of 28 cm, maintaining an average leaf length of approximately 18 cm. This variation in surface area is complemented by a corresponding range in leaf width, which spans from a minimum of 5 cm to a maximum of 8.2 cm. These dimensions suggest a highly adaptive photosynthetic capacity, where the leaf size can adjust to optimize light interception and gas exchange within its specific ecological niche.

Leaf length max:

28 cm

Leaf length mean:

18 cm

Leaf length min:

8 cm

Leaf width max:

8.2 cm

Leaf width min:

5 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Monoon viride is characterized by the development of distinct fleshy fruits that play a crucial role in its life cycle. These fruits maintain a consistent morphology, exhibiting a mean length of 4 cm (ranging from a minimum to a maximum of 4 cm) and a mean width of 1.8 cm (ranging from a minimum to a maximum of 1.8 cm). The fruit structure is notably fleshy in texture, providing an optimal environment for the internal seeds. Regarding the seeds, they possess a substantial and uniform volume, with a mean, minimum, and maximum volume all measured at 2800 mm³, ensuring a consistent reproductive potential within the fruit.

Fruit dryness :

fleshy

Fruit length max:

4 cm

Fruit width max:

1.8 cm

Seed volume max:

2800 mm³

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Monoon viride has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Marcanine A.

Marcanine A

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Preparations

Monoon viride has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include 80%-EtOH extracts.

80%-etoh extracts

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR