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Aglaia mariannensis

Scientific Name: Aglaia mariannensis

Family: Meliaceae

Category: Dicot

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Aglaia mariannensis

Aglaia mariannensis, commonly referred to as Mupunyao (Chamorro name), is a tree species native to the Mariana Islands.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions the presence of "rusty brown hair-like scales" covering the branches and leaves, which could potentially be a skin irritant if ingested or come into contact with a pet's skin.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions the presence of "rusty brown hair-like scales" covering the branches and leaves, which could potentially be a skin irritant if ingested or come into contact with a child's skin.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Aglaia mariannensis Merr.
  • Family: Meliaceae (Mahogany Family)
  • Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned, but Aglaia mariannensis sensu Kaneh., non Merr. is noted, indicating a past misidentification or taxonomic uncertainty.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Endemic to the Mariana Islands, including Guam.
  • Typically found in deep jungles.
  • Grows in limestone or volcanic soils.

Morphological Characteristics

  • A small to medium-sized tree, typically 2 to 6 meters in height.
  • Leaves are large (10-18 cm in length), dark green, and glossy, with an ovate or elliptic shape. They are densely arranged on stems.
  • Branches, leaves and possibly other parts are covered with rusty brown, hair-like scales.

Ecological Role

  • The text indicates that Aglaia mariannensis, along with other species, is cut down to create gaps in the forest, likely for ecological studies or forest management.
  • It's a key species in some Mariana Islands forest types, particularly as an understory tree.
  • Serves as a nesting species for Monarchs.

Quirky Facts

  • The name "Aglaia" comes from the Greek language and means "wisdom and glory."

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Mentioned in the context of distance-dependent survival studies alongside Morinda citrifolia and Premna obtusifolia at germination and seedling stages.
  • Found in forests alongside species like Ficus prolix, Guamia mariannae, and Cycas circinalis.

Further Information

  • IUCN Red List: http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T32003A9672452.en
  • Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk project (HEAR): www.hear.org
  • George Safford Torrey Herbarium (CONN) at the University of Connecticut: http://bgbaseserver.eeb.uconn.edu/
  • Encyclopedia of Life