Garcinia anomala

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Garcinia bracteata
• Garcinia monosperma
• Garcinia propinqua

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Garcinia anomala, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales and the family Clusiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its specific genus, Garcinia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range primarily concentrated within the Asian continent. In China, its distribution is noted in the South-Central and Southeast regions. Moving towards the Indian Subcontinent, it is found growing in the area of Assam. The species also extends its presence into the nation of Bangladesh. Finally, its habitat encompasses the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Garcinia anomala is defined by its specific altitudinal distribution within its native habitats, where it thrives across a varied vertical gradient. This species is typically found at elevations ranging from a minimum of 400 m AMSL to a maximum of 1300 m AMSL. On average, the plant occupies mid-elevation zones, with a mean elevational range of approximately 850 m AMSL, indicating its adaptation to the environmental conditions characteristic of these subtropical or montane forest strata.

Elevational range max:

1300 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

850 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

400 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Garcinia anomala is characterized by its nature as a perennial plant, allowing it to maintain its biological functions and structural integrity over many successive years. As a long-lived species, it establishes a permanent presence within its ecological niche, undergoing continuous growth cycles rather than completing its life cycle within a single growing season. This perennial lifecycle enables the plant to invest significant energy into developing robust woody structures and extensive root systems, which support its long-term survival and reproductive capacity across varying environmental conditions.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Garcinia anomala is characterized by a robust growth form, specifically categorized as a tree. This woody species typically reaches a significant plant height, with an observed mean height of approximately 8 m. In terms of its structural habit, the plant exhibits a self-supporting climbing mechanism, allowing it to maintain its stature and stability within its ecological niche.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Plant height mean:

8 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiological characteristics of the foliage in Garcinia anomala are defined by specific morphological dimensions that reflect its vegetative growth patterns. The leaves exhibit a notable range in size, with a mean leaf length of 11 cm, ranging from a minimum of 8 cm to a maximum of 14 cm. In terms of lateral expansion, the leaf width varies significantly, maintaining a mean width of 6 cm, while spanning a minimum of 4 cm and reaching a maximum width of 8 cm. These dimensional variations in leaf length and width are critical indicators of the plant's photosynthetic surface area and its adaptive capacity to its environmental niche.

Leaf length max:

14 cm

Leaf length mean:

11 cm

Leaf length min:

8 cm

Leaf width max:

8 cm

Leaf width mean:

6 cm

Leaf width min:

4 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Garcinia anomala is centered around the development of its characteristic fruits, which serve as the primary vessel for seed dispersal. The morphological variation in these fruits is relatively narrow, reflecting a consistent reproductive pattern across the species. Specifically, the fruit length exhibits a mean measurement of 2.35 cm, with individual specimens typically ranging from a minimum of 2.2 cm to a maximum of 2.5 cm. This controlled size range in fruit development is a critical component of its reproductive cycle, ensuring the successful maturation and eventual distribution of its seeds.

Fruit length max:

2.5 cm

Fruit length mean:

2.35 cm

Fruit length min:

2.2 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Garcinia anomala has 1 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of natural products
2. Planta medica
3. Bioorganic chemistry

Chemicals

Garcinia anomala has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isobractatin, 1-O-methyl-8-methoxy-8,8a-dihydrobractatin, 1-O-methylbractatin, 1-O-methylisobractatin, 1-O-methylneobractatin.

Isobractatin

1. Journal of natural products
2. Planta medica

1-O-methyl-8-methoxy-8,8a-dihydrobractatin

1. Journal of natural products

1-O-methylbractatin

1. Journal of natural products

1-O-methylisobractatin

1. Journal of natural products

1-O-methylneobractatin

1. Journal of natural products

Neobractatin

1. Planta medica

bractatin

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Garcinia anomala has 3 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaf extract, ethanol extract, extracts of Garcinia bracteata leaves.

Leaf extract

1. Journal of natural products
2. Bioorganic chemistry

Ethanol extract

1. Natural product research

Extracts of garcinia bracteata leaves

1. Planta medica