Burma Padauk

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Burma Padauk

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Pterocarpus pedatus
• Lingoum macrocarpum
• Pterocarpus parvifolius
• Pterocarpus cambodianus
• Pterocarpus gracilis var. brevipes
• Pterocarpus gracilis var. nitidus
• Pterocarpus cambodianus var. calcicola
• Pterocarpus macrocarpus var. oblongus
• Pterocarpus glaucinus
• Pterocarpus cambodianus var. glaucinus
• Pterocarpus cambodianus var. parvifolius
• Pterocarpus cambodianus var. oblongus
• Pterocarpus gracilis
• Pterocarpus cambodianus var. gracilis
• Lingoum parvifolium
• Lingoum pedatum
• Lingoum oblongum
• Lingoum cambodianum
• Lingoum glaucinum
• Lingoum gracile

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Pterocarpus as the species Pterocarpus macrocarpus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is noted in the region of Assam. Moving into the Indo-China peninsula, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Cambodia and Laos. Furthermore, the species extends its range into Myanmar. Finally, its distribution encompasses the country of Thailand.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Pterocarpus macrocarpus is characterized by its nature as a perennial species, allowing it to establish a long-term presence within its ecosystem. Throughout its development, the plant exhibits a deciduous habit, undergoing seasonal leaf shedding as part of its natural physiological cycle.

Deciduousness :

deciduous

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Pterocarpus macrocarpus is characterized by its robust growth form as a woody tree, reaching an average height of approximately 20 m. As a terrestrial species, it does not exhibit aquatic or epiphytic tendencies, functioning instead as an independent organism rather than a parasite. Structurally, the plant is self-supporting, lacking the climbing or vining habits associated with lianas or facultative climbers.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

20 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Pterocarpus macrocarpus is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency within its native environmental contexts. Furthermore, this species functions as a nitrogen fixer, utilizing symbiotic relationships to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a bioavailable form, thereby enhancing its nutritional uptake and contributing to soil fertility.

Nitrogen fixer :

yes

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Pterocarpus macrocarpus is characterized by a seed dispersal strategy classified as anemochorous, although it may involve elements of other modes such as zoochory, autochory, hydrochory, or unspecialized dispersal. The seeds produced by this species exhibit specific mass variations, with a recorded minimum seed mass of 0.45455 g and a maximum seed mass of 0.61237 g. On average, the seed mass for this plant is 0.53346 g, reflecting a consistent physical profile essential for its dispersal mechanisms within its natural habitat.

Dispersal syndrome :

anemochorous

Seed mass max:

0.61237 g

Seed mass mean:

0.53346 g

Seed mass min:

0.45455 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Pterocarpus macrocarpus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Pterocarpol, (-)-Homopterocarpin, (-)-Hydroxyhomopterocarpin, (-)-Pterocarpin, Pterocarpol.

(+)-Pterocarpol

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(-)-Homopterocarpin

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(-)-Hydroxyhomopterocarpin

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(-)-Pterocarpin

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Pterocarpol

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