Garcinia linii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Malpighiales and the family Clusiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Garcinia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range within the region of Eastern Asia. Its presence is primarily documented in the island territory of Taiwan. Within this localized habitat, the species occupies particular ecological niches suitable for its growth. Because its distribution is so concentrated, it is considered an endemic or highly localized species in this area. Consequently, the survival of this medicinal plant is closely tied to the environmental stability of its Taiwanese home.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Garcinia lini is characterized by its nature as a perennial plant, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons and maintains its biological functions over a long duration. As a perennial species, it does not complete its life cycle in a single year or two, but rather establishes a stable, long-term presence in its natural habitat. This extended lifecycle allows the plant to invest significant energy into robust structural development and the establishment of extensive root systems, which support its continued growth and reproductive capacity over many successive years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Garcinia lini is characterized by its stature as a woody tree, exhibiting a self-supporting growth habit rather than acting as a climber. This species typically reaches a mean plant height of 12.5 m, though its physical dimensions can vary, with recorded heights ranging from a minimum of 10 m to a maximum of 15 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Plant height max:

15 m

Plant height mean:

12.5 m

Plant height min:

10 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiological structure of the foliage in Garcinia lini is characterized by distinct morphological dimensions that facilitate its metabolic processes. The leaves exhibit a variable sizing profile, with a mean length of 9.75 cm, ranging from a minimum of 7.5 cm to a maximum of 12 cm. In terms of lateral expansion, the leaf width fluctuates between a minimum of 4 cm and a maximum of 6.3 cm. These specific dimensions in leaf surface area play a critical role in the plant's photosynthetic capacity and transpiration rates, allowing for efficient gas exchange and light interception within its natural environment.

Leaf length max:

12 cm

Leaf length mean:

9.75 cm

Leaf length min:

7.5 cm

Leaf width max:

6.3 cm

Leaf width min:

4 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Garcinia lini is primarily characterized by the development of its fruit, which serves as the vessel for seed dispersal. The fruit morphology exhibits specific dimensional variations, with the fruit length ranging from a minimum of 2 cm to a maximum of 3 cm. On average, the fruit maintains a mean length of 2.5 cm. This reproductive structure is essential for the continuation of the species, housing the genetic material necessary for the germination of new individuals within its ecological niche.

Fruit length max:

3 cm

Fruit length mean:

2.5 cm

Fruit length min:

2 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Garcinia linii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Benzopyrans, Triterpenes.

Benzopyrans

1. Biomolecules

Triterpenes

1. Biomolecules