Garcinia lancilimba

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Garcinia lancifolia, exhibits a specific and localized range in its natural habitat. Its geographical presence is primarily concentrated within the unique ecosystems of East Asia. Specifically, its distribution is documented within the South-Central region of China. This particular area provides the necessary environmental conditions required for the species to thrive. Consequently, the plant remains a characteristic element of the regional flora in these South-Central Chinese landscapes.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Garcinia lanceolimba is defined by its specific altitudinal distribution within tropical montane or submontane ecosystems. This species thrives within a distinct elevational range, typically found at altitudes starting from a minimum of 600 m AMSL. As the terrain rises, the plant maintains a presence through a mid-range mean elevation of approximately 800 m AMSL, eventually reaching its upper ecological limit at a maximum of 1000 m AMSL. This narrow vertical stratification suggests that the species is adapted to specific environmental gradients, such as temperature shifts and moisture availability, characteristic of these intermediate elevations.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

800 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

600 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Garcinia lanceolimba is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, meaning the plant lives for many years beyond its initial growth phases. As a long-lived species, it does not follow the rapid turnover seen in annual or biennial plants; instead, it establishes a stable, enduring presence in its natural habitat. Throughout its extended lifespan, the plant undergoes continuous developmental stages, moving from seedling establishment to a mature, reproductive state where it can produce fruit and seeds over multiple successive seasons. This perennial nature allows the species to invest significant energy into structural longevity and consistent ecological integration within its environment.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Garcinia lancimimba is characterized by a woody growth form, primarily manifesting as a tree. This species exhibits a variable height profile, with dimensions ranging from a minimum of 3 m to a maximum of 6 m, resulting in an average plant height of approximately 4.5 m. In terms of its structural habit, the plant demonstrates climbing characteristics, specifically categorized as being self-supporting, which encompasses liana and vine-like qualities.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Plant height max:

6 m

Plant height mean:

4.5 m

Plant height min:

3 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Garcinia lanceolimba is characterized by specific morphological dimensions of its foliage that facilitate its metabolic processes and light interception. The leaves exhibit a consistent structural range, with a mean leaf length of 8 cm, though they can vary from a minimum of 6 cm to a maximum length of 10 cm. This longitudinal variation is complemented by a distinct width profile, where the leaf width typically averages 2.75 cm. The width of the leaves fluctuates within a controlled physiological range, measuring as narrow as 2 cm at its minimum and expanding to a maximum width of 3.5 cm. These precise leaf dimensions serve as the structural foundation for the plant's photosynthetic efficiency and gas exchange capabilities.

Leaf length max:

10 cm

Leaf length mean:

8 cm

Leaf length min:

6 cm

Leaf width max:

3.5 cm

Leaf width mean:

2.75 cm

Leaf width min:

2 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Garcinia lancilimba 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 stem.

Stem

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Preparations

Garcinia lancilimba has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include stem bark.

Stem bark

1. Chemistry & biodiversity