Xylopia magna

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Xylopicrum magnum

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 Magnoliales, it is classified under the family Annonaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Xylopia, specifically as the species Xylopia magna.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to the specific tropical regions located within the Malesia floristic region. Its documented geographical presence is centered primarily in the area known as Malaya. Within these humid forest ecosystems, the species finds the ideal environmental conditions necessary for its survival. Because of this limited range, it is considered a characteristic element of the local vegetation in that territory. Understanding this specific distribution is essential for researchers studying the biodiversity of the Malay Peninsula.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Xylopia magna is characterized by its stature as a woody tree that can reach a maximum height of 20 m. As a terrestrial species, it does not exhibit epiphytic growth habits, instead establishing itself firmly in the soil. While some related climbing forms may exist in similar habitats, this specific plant functions as a self-supporting organism rather than a liana, vine, or obligatory climber, maintaining a robust and upright growth form.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Plant height max:

20 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Xylopia magna is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, a metabolic strategy common to most tropical woody species that utilizes the Calvin cycle to fix atmospheric carbon dioxide. Under this mechanism, the enzyme RuBisCO facilitates the initial carboxylation of CO2, leading to the production of three-carbon molecules. This physiological framework dictates the plant's water-use efficiency and gas exchange patterns, as the reliance on C3 metabolism makes the species particularly sensitive to photorespiration and moisture availability in its natural environment. The metabolic processes support the energetic demands required for the growth of its woody tissues and the synthesis of secondary metabolites within its reproductive structures.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Xylopia magna 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. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Chemicals

Xylopia magna has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bicyclogermacrene, Germacrene D, Spathulenol.

Bicyclogermacrene

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Germacrene D

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Spathulenol

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Preparations

Xylopia magna has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oils.

Essential oils

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences