Aglaia foveolata
| Aglaia foveolata | |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Aglaia foveolata [1] |
| Genus | Aglaia [1] |
| Family | Meliaceae [1] |
| Order | Sapindales [1] |
| Growth form | Evergreen tree, generally about 20 m or less and occasionally to 25 m [2][3] |
| Native range | Borneo, Malaya and Sumatera [2] |
| Habitat and site | Lowland and hill forest, swamps and riverine forest on sand, silty clay or clay, from sea level to about 1,000 m [3][4] |
| Fruit | Small indehiscent fruit, up to about 25 mm; colors are reported as purple, brown, orange or yellow, with sweet flavor described in one account [3][4] |
| Reproductive biology | Described as dioecious; male and female plants are needed when fruit and seed are desired [4] |
Aglaia foveolata is an evergreen wet-tropical tree of Borneo, Malaya and Sumatera. It occurs in lowland and hill forest, including swamp and riverine settings, and is associated with the Malesian flora. [2][3] The species was described in C. M. Pannell's 1992 monograph of Aglaia. [5]
Description[edit | edit source]
Aglaia foveolata is an evergreen tree with a dense crown. It generally reaches about 20 m and may reach 25 m, with a bole up to roughly 60–65 cm and buttresses in larger trees. [3][4] Leaves have 11–27 leaflets; the upper surfaces are described as shiny and pitted. The flowers are five-merous, and the fruit is indehiscent with one or two locules. [3]
The recorded habitat extends from sea level to about 1,000 m in primary and secondary lowland or hill forest, swamp and riverine forest, as well as ridge forest. Substrates include sand, silty clay and clay. [3][4]
Cultivation[edit | edit source]
Soil and water[edit | edit source]
The species grows in wet tropical forest, swamps and river margins on sand, silty clay and clay. As a habitat-based inference, begin with a moisture-retentive medium that still drains freely. In cultivation, place the plant where irrigation can maintain steady moisture through a dry period while excess rain can leave the root zone. [3][4]
Its occurrence in both swamp and ridge forest indicates varied native sites, not a measured tolerance range for container culture or prolonged flooding. [4]
Sun and humidity[edit | edit source]
The wet tropical range includes forest under a humid canopy as well as riverine and ridge settings. As a habitat-based inference, bright filtered light, good atmospheric humidity and protection from strong drying wind are conservative establishment conditions for a young tree. [2][3]
Seasonal changes[edit | edit source]
Aglaia foveolata is associated with wet tropical environments. As a habitat-based inference, keep moisture more consistent through the local dry season and give drainage priority during the wet season. [3][4]
Propagation[edit | edit source]
Seed propagation is recorded for Aglaia foveolata. The species is described as dioecious, so a planting intended for fruit and seed should include both male and female plants rather than assuming that one seedling can provide both reproductive sexes. [4]
Flowering, fruiting, and harvest[edit | edit source]
Aglaia foveolata is described as dioecious; male and female plants are needed when fruit and seed are desired. [4]
The fruit is indehiscent, one- or two-locular, and up to about 25 mm. Purple, brown, orange and yellow colors are reported; these descriptions are not interpreted here as a documented ripening sequence or as separate named forms. [3][4]
Fruit and uses[edit | edit source]
One account describes the fruit as sweet-flavored. Flavor alone is not evidence of edibility or food safety, so the fruit should not be presented as an edible crop without additional species-specific support. The wood is reported as thought to be used, but no particular use or quality follows from that statement. [3][4]