Garcinia calcicola

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Rheedia calcicola

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

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

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within the unique ecosystems of the Western Indian Ocean. Its specific geographical distribution is concentrated in the island nation of Madagascar. Within this region, it thrives in the distinct environmental conditions provided by the local landscape. Because it is endemic to this area, its presence is a vital part of the island's biodiversity. Consequently, the survival of this species is closely tied to the preservation of Madagascar's natural habitats.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Garcinia calcicola is characterized by its growth form as a tree, displaying a robust and structural development. It is classified as a terrestrial plant, existing in non-aquatic environments rather than as an aquatic or semiaquatic species. In terms of its structural composition, the plant exhibits woodiness, possessing a woody stem and branch system typical of its tree habit. Furthermore, it is a terrestrial organism rather than an epiphyte, establishing its root system and physical presence directly within the soil of its native habitat.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Garcinia calcicola 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 fruit.

Fruit

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Garcinia calcicola has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include GUTTIFERONE L, guttiferone K.

GUTTIFERONE L

1. Journal of natural products

guttiferone K

1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Garcinia calcicola has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.

Antiproliferative

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations