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Aphanamixis grandifolia

Scientific Name: Aphanamixis grandifolia

Family: Meliaceae

Category: Dicot

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Aphanamixis grandifolia

Aphanamixis grandifolia is a species of tree or shrub belonging to the Meliaceae family. In Chinese, it is known as ??? (shan lian shu).

It's important to note that Aphanamixis grandifolia Blume is considered a synonym of Aphanamixis polystachya (Wall.) R.Parker.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a tree or shrub.
  • Various chemical constituents, including limonoids and terpenoids, have been isolated from the fruits, leaves, and stems.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is a tree or shrub.
  • Various chemical constituents, including limonoids and terpenoids, have been isolated from the fruits, leaves, and stems.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Meliaceae
  • Group: Dicot
  • Synonyms:
    • Aphanamixis polystachya (Wall.) R.Parker (accepted name)
    • Amoora grandifolia (Blume) Walp.
    • Aphanamixis coriacea Merrill
    • Aphanamixis davaoensis Elmer
    • Aphanamixis elmeri (Merrill) Merrill
    • Aphanamixis lauterbachii Harms
    • Aphanamixis macrocalyx
    • Amoora aphanamixis var. pubescens Miq.
    • Amoora beddomei Kosterm.
    • Amoora cumingiana C.DC in DC.
    • Amoora elmeri Merr.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant is native to tropical regions.
  • Specific mention is made of its presence in China, specifically Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province.
  • Mention of its existence in Vietnam.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is described as a tree or shrub.

Chemical Constituents

  • Research has focused on isolating various chemical compounds from Aphanamixis grandifolia, including:
    • Evodulone-type limonoids (aphanalides)
    • Terpenoids (nemoralisins)
    • Diterpenoids
    • Tirucallane triterpenoids
    • Acyclic diterpenoids

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Tenaphalara aphanmixis Yang &amp Li, 1985 (Carsidaridae)

Resources and Further Information

  • The Plant List
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium
  • SCBG (South China Botanical Garden) Checklist
  • ResearchGate
  • Unbound MEDLINE