Schrebera swietenioides

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several regions of South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in Bangladesh and throughout various parts of India. Its presence is also noted specifically in the West Himalaya region of the subcontinent. Moving into Indo-China, the species is distributed across the landscape of Cambodia. Additionally, the plant is known to inhabit the forests of Laos.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Schrebera swietenioides is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, specifically manifesting as both a phanerophyte and a nanophanerophyte depending on its developmental stage and environmental niche. As a phanerophyte, its perennating buds are located high above the ground on woody stems, allowing the plant to maintain its structural integrity and reproductive potential through various seasonal cycles. This growth habit ensures that the plant can establish a dominant presence in its ecosystem, utilizing its elevated canopy to access light and manage resource allocation. The transition through different phanerophyte life forms reflects its ability to persist as a woody perennial, securing its survival through robust stem structures that protect its vital meristematic tissues.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Schrebera swietenioides is characterized by a robust woody growth form, functioning as a tree that can reach a mean height of approximately 15 meters. As an independent organism, it does not exhibit parasitic behavior and is classified as a terrestrial plant rather than an epiphyte. While some descriptions categorize its climbing potential as self-supporting, its primary structural habit is that of a woody tree.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

15 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Schrebera swietenioides is characterized by a metabolic framework that utilizes the C3 photosynthetic pathway, a mechanism typical of many woody tropical species where carbon fixation occurs primarily through the enzyme Rubisco within the mesophyll cells. This C3 pathway dictates the plant's gas exchange dynamics and water-use efficiency, as it relies on the direct fixation of atmospheric CO2 during the light-independent reactions of photosynthesis. The plant's physiological processes are closely tied to its transpiration rates and stomatal conductance, which are regulated to balance the intake of carbon dioxide for glucose production against the loss of water vapor through the leaf epidermis. Furthermore, its metabolic activity is heavily influenced by environmental variables such as light intensity, temperature, and moisture availability, which modulate the enzymatic kinetics essential for maintaining its growth and secondary metabolite production.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Schrebera swietenioides is characterized by specific seed morphological traits that play a crucial role in its dispersal and establishment within its natural habitat. The reproductive output of this species yields seeds with a highly consistent mass, indicating a uniform development process. Specifically, the seed mass is recorded at a mean value of 0.15873 g, a figure that is mirrored by both the maximum and minimum recorded measurements, which also stand at 0.15873 g. This lack of variance in seed mass suggests a highly standardized reproductive strategy, ensuring that each seed carries a precise amount of nutrient reserves necessary for germination and early seedling survival.

Seed mass mean:

0.15873 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Schrebera swietenioides has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.

betulinic acid

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Activities

Schrebera swietenioides has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.

Anthelmintic

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AntiHIV

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Antibacterial

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Anticancer

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Anticarcinomic

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Antiedemic

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Antiinflammatory

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Antileukemic

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Antimalarial

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Antimelanomic

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